From a Mexican orchid; Madagascar now grows most of it. Second-most expensive spice.
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In desserts.
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From a Mexican orchid; Madagascar now grows most of it. Second-most expensive spice.
In desserts.
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Unaged or rested under two months; tastes of cooked agave, pepper and citrus. Tequila can only come from Jalisco and parts of four other Mexican states.
'Rested' 2 to 12 months in oak, adding vanilla and caramel softness.
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