Tequila!

Patron Tequila is my favorite alcohol, by far.  One year for Christmas, a bottle was sent to me (Thank you!!), and I certainly enjoyed it.  When I moved into my house, one day I happened upon a tequila agave that was rather sad looking, so I bought it and took it home to plant.   Just recently, I wondered about it, and started to research this plant, and found this video.   I learned that it takes more than 8 years! to grow an agave before its harvested.  These guys do an amazing job :) 

According to Wikipedia:  "Tequila is produced by removing the heart (piña) of the plant in its twelfth year. Harvested piñas normally weigh 36 to 91 kg (80–200 lb).  This heart is stripped of its leaves and heated to remove the sap, which is fermented and distilled. Other beverages, such as meacal and pulque  are also produced from blue and other agaves by different method."

Here's the tequila agave I planted.....

Anticipating a few Patron shots 

this weekend when I visit my family......

Cheers!