Topics covered:

• NOM legislation chronology - how the regulation has evolved from its beginnings to the present days

• Authorized Producer - the prerequisites to become a tequila producer

• CRT - the role and responsibilities of the regulator body of the tequila industry

• Categories and Classifications advanced - getting deep into the regulation to categorize and classify tequila

• Agave tequilana Weber variedad azul - origins, cultivation and harvesting practices

• Hydrolysis and Extraction - Modern vs traditional tequila production processes

• Fermentation - formulation, types of yeasts, wild fermentation, vessels, Brix, other parameters

• Distillation - pot stills vs column stills, other distillation techniques

• Laboratory Analysis - analyzing the different molecules, their roles and their legal limitations

• Resting, Stabilization & Aging of tequila - the stabilization and oxygenation of tequila and the aging process

• Filtration techniques - introducing the various techniques producers use to filter their products

• Mellowing - adding natural additives to soften the flavor of aged tequilas

• Water Dilution - adding water to the tequila to adjust its alcohol level

• Blending, Marriage - single-distillery & inter-distillery blending of tequila products

• Bottling - special rules for bottling and labeling tequila bottles

• Waste Management - waste generated by the industry and the ways to recycle it