What process is most commonly used to create a "Cristalino" tequila, which is an aged tequila that has been rendered clear?

Flash-freezing the spirit to remove color solids

Blending the aged tequila with pure spring water

Filtering the aged tequila through charcoal

Distilling the aged tequila a third time

What typically gives mass-market "Joven" or "Gold" tequila its characteristic color?

The addition of colorants like caramel

Aging in new charred oak barrels

A unique, darker variety of blue agave

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01Tequila has a protected designation of origin. In which Mexican state is the vast majority of all tequila produced?
02Blanco or Silver tequila is typically unaged. What is the maximum time it can be rested or aged in barrels before it must be classified differently?
03To be labeled as "Añejo" (aged), a tequila must be aged in oak barrels for a minimum of how long?
04To be legally sold as "tequila", a spirit must derive its fermentable sugars from at least what percentage of blue Weber agave?
05The "Extra Añejo" (extra aged) classification, established in 2006, requires a minimum aging period of how long?
06What is the minimum aging requirement for a tequila to be classified as "Reposado" (rested)?
07What process is most commonly used to create a "Cristalino" tequila, which is an aged tequila that has been rendered clear?
08What typically gives mass-market "Joven" or "Gold" tequila its characteristic color?