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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 18 US states and 4 other countries.[citation needed]

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 region of Jalisco, 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 (controlled 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 Tequila'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, Reposado and Añejo.

Añejo (Aged) - this tequila is aged for a minimum of one year in white oak casks. Maximum capacity of the casks should not exceed 600 liters. The tequila takes on the woody 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.

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 small caballitos (small glasses).

Voodoo Tiki also produces an Anejo 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). There is also a Gold Pirate’s Treasure blend of traditional gold tequila with real gold flake inside; and a series of flavor infused tequilas, including Blue Dragon (kiwi-flavored), Green Dragon (lime-flavored) and Desert Rose (prickly pear-flavored).

Voodoo Tiki is sold in colorful glass bottles which are handmade by Mexican glass artist Alejandro Nuramo. Each bottle contains a glass Tiki; is signed and numbered for authenticity; and is labeled with 1 of 100 possible “magic words”; all of which has attracted collectors.

Management and distribution

The product line was developed in 2001 by writer-director John Taddeo. The company's President is Donna DeCunzo-Taddeo, former dietitian.[1].

The Voodoo Tiki corporate headquarters are located in Boca Raton, Florida; and it is distributed in the United States through Admiral Distribution, based in New Jersey.

References

  1. ^ [1] Donna DeCunzo-Tadeo[clarification needed]