Voodoo Tiki
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Voodoo Tiki is a brand of tequila
, produced by Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corporation, made of 100% blue agave, and available in the US
other several other Countries including, Canada, The Caribbean, Australia, Holland, Belgium and the Netherlands.
, Mexico
.
While all tequilas are derived from the agave plant, Corazón de Los Altos is known for producing top-quality agave
which is allowed to grow for 10–12 years. Once harvested the pinas (the large "heart" of the plant) are steamed slowly in hornos (traditional ovens) for 50–72 hours, until the desired sweet agave flavor is reached. The baked agave is pressed to release its juices, which are then fermented, distilled twice and barreled as tequila
. Voodoo Tiki's production is based on the model used by boutique wineries, focusing on smaller quantities of handmade product that are made using high quality ingredients and marketed to connoisseurs.
Voodoo Tiki produces three main types of tequila: Platinum Silver (blanco), Reposado and Añejo.
Añejo (Aged) - this tequila is aged for a minimum of one year in white oak casks. The tequila takes on the properties of the oak casks, lending it a unique flavor.
Reposado (Rested) - A silver (blanco) tequila that has been kept in white oak casks for a minimum of two months, and a maximum of one year.
Platinum Silver (Blanco)
This is clear, transparent tequila that has been bottled immediately after distillation. It remains true to the flavor of blue agave, is strong and traditionally drunk in a caballito
- a small, narrow shotglass.
Voodoo Tiki also produces an Añejo Three Years, a tequila that has been aged for at least three years and which is available in limited quantities (only 1,000 cases a year are produced). Extra-añejo tequilas (aged three years or more) are a new type of tequila allowed by the CRT: the Mexican Tequila Regulatory Council, since 2006.
Infused Tequilas
There are also a series of flavor infused tequilas, including Blue Dragon (kiwi-infused), Green Dragon (lime
-infused) and Desert Rose (prickly pear-infused). Flavored, or infused, tequilas have been allowed by the CRT: the Mexican Tequila Regulatory Council, since 2006.
Voodoo Tiki is sold in colorful glass bottles which are handmade by Mexican glass artist Alejandro Nuramo. Each bottle contains a glass Tiki; are signed and numbered for authenticity; and are labeled with 1 of 100 possible “magic words”.
-director
John Taddeo
. The company's CEO and President is Donna DeCunzo-Taddeo, former ediets.com
creator and dietitian
.
In April, 2008, a group of about 25 on the Blue Agave Forum tour visited the distillery during their week-long exploration of the tequila industry. These tours continue every year.
Tequila
Tequila is a spirit made from the blue agave plant, primarily in the area surrounding the city of Tequila, northwest of Guadalajara, and in the highlands of the western Mexican state of Jalisco....
, produced by Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corporation, made of 100% blue agave, and available in the US
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
other several other Countries including, Canada, The Caribbean, Australia, Holland, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Production
Voodoo Tiki Tequila is 100% Weber blue agave tequila distilled in the small Mexican town of Capilla de Guadalupe in the Corazón de Los Altos (highlands) region of JaliscoJalisco
Jalisco officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Jalisco is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is located in Western Mexico and divided in 125 municipalities and its capital city is Guadalajara.It is one of the more important states...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
.
While all tequilas are derived from the agave plant, Corazón de Los Altos is known for producing top-quality agave
Agave
Agave is a genus of monocots. The plants are perennial, but each rosette flowers once and then dies ; they are commonly known as the century plant....
which is allowed to grow for 10–12 years. Once harvested the pinas (the large "heart" of the plant) are steamed slowly in hornos (traditional ovens) for 50–72 hours, until the desired sweet agave flavor is reached. The baked agave is pressed to release its juices, which are then fermented, distilled twice and barreled as tequila
Tequila
Tequila is a spirit made from the blue agave plant, primarily in the area surrounding the city of Tequila, northwest of Guadalajara, and in the highlands of the western Mexican state of Jalisco....
. Voodoo Tiki's production is based on the model used by boutique wineries, focusing on smaller quantities of handmade product that are made using high quality ingredients and marketed to connoisseurs.
Voodoo Tiki produces three main types of tequila: Platinum Silver (blanco), Reposado and Añejo.
Añejo (Aged) - this tequila is aged for a minimum of one year in white oak casks. The tequila takes on the properties of the oak casks, lending it a unique flavor.
Reposado (Rested) - A silver (blanco) tequila that has been kept in white oak casks for a minimum of two months, and a maximum of one year.
Platinum Silver (Blanco)
This is clear, transparent tequila that has been bottled immediately after distillation. It remains true to the flavor of blue agave, is strong and traditionally drunk in a caballito
Caballito
Caballito is a barrio of the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires. It is the only barrio in the administrative division Comuna 6....
- a small, narrow shotglass.
Voodoo Tiki also produces an Añejo Three Years, a tequila that has been aged for at least three years and which is available in limited quantities (only 1,000 cases a year are produced). Extra-añejo tequilas (aged three years or more) are a new type of tequila allowed by the CRT: the Mexican Tequila Regulatory Council, since 2006.
Infused Tequilas
There are also a series of flavor infused tequilas, including Blue Dragon (kiwi-infused), Green Dragon (lime
Lime (fruit)
Lime is a term referring to a number of different citrus fruits, both species and hybrids, which are typically round, green to yellow in color, 3–6 cm in diameter, and containing sour and acidic pulp. Limes are a good source of vitamin C. Limes are often used to accent the flavors of foods and...
-infused) and Desert Rose (prickly pear-infused). Flavored, or infused, tequilas have been allowed by the CRT: the Mexican Tequila Regulatory Council, since 2006.
Voodoo Tiki is sold in colorful glass bottles which are handmade by Mexican glass artist Alejandro Nuramo. Each bottle contains a glass Tiki; are signed and numbered for authenticity; and are labeled with 1 of 100 possible “magic words”.
Management and distribution
The product line was developed in 2001 by writerWriter
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-director
Film director
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John Taddeo
John Taddeo
John Taddeo is a comic book writer and creator of the company .Taddeo has formerly worked for Marvel Entertainment and Big Entertainment . is a new storyteller to come out of the comic and trading card industries. Taddeo has created a lighthearted action packed boy turns superhero adventure story...
. The company's CEO and President is Donna DeCunzo-Taddeo, former ediets.com
EDiets.com
eDiets.com, Inc. is an online service offering professional dietary, nutritional, and exercise advice through its website. The company was formed in 1997. Originally called Practi-cal the original 12 week weight management program was based on Weighting For Wellness, written by Donna DeCunzo,...
creator and dietitian
Dietitian
Dietitians supervise the preparation and service of food, develop modified diets, participate in research, and educate individuals and groups on good nutritional habits. The goals of dietitians are to provide medical nutritional intervention, and to obtain, safely prepare, serve and advise on...
.
In April, 2008, a group of about 25 on the Blue Agave Forum tour visited the distillery during their week-long exploration of the tequila industry. These tours continue every year.
External links
- Voodoo Tiki official website
- In Search of the Blue Agave: Tequila
- Bachelor Guy: "20 Passion-Pumped Cocktails More Effective Than Cupid's Arrow"
- Bachelor Guy: "That Voodoo That You Do - Infused Tequila"
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- Tequila Aficionado: "Voodoo Tiki Tequila Primes Indian Market for Ultra-Premium Tequila"
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- Tambulounge.com: "Voodoo Tiki Tequila"
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- aflsports.com: "Voodoo Tiki Reposado Tequila"
- Tequila Regulatory Council