A Field Guide to Tequila: What It Is, Where It's From, and How to Taste It

This is a comprehensive guide to the world of tequila, a sophisticated global phenomenon poised to surpass vodka as the number one spirit in the U.S. by sales. It provides a detailed understanding of the origins, production, and consumption of tequila, including the unique blue agave, the five classes of tequila, the importance of reading tequila labels, and the history of celebrity tequila brands. It also offers advice on setting up a tequila tasting, tequila tourism, and a recipe for a best-ever margarita.