It is noticed that the consumption of luxury drinksincreases every year. And every year, unfortunately, the production and consumption of counterfeits increase. Usually, a fake is a quite tolerable drink, but the cost is paid not for a surrogate, but for a real brand drink.
The real danger is the acquisition of counterfeit, even in a quite decent store or supermarket. You can protect yourself from this only by learning to distinguish brand alcohol from its fakes.
In Russia, tequila has become famous thanks topopularize American movies and TV shows. Mescal (distilled alcoholic beverage, a variation of which is tequila) is presented on the shelves of specialty stores in a wide range. Especially popular is the famous "Olmec". How to distinguish a fake tequila "Olmec"?
About varieties "Olmec"
Today, the brand produces three product lines:Olmeka, Olmeka Altos and Olmeka Tezon. The most purchased, due to its comparative cheapness, is considered to be the usual "Olmec", which is bottled in a solid square container.
Olmeka Altos is a drink of many years of aging. It combines classic taste, notes of vanilla and citrus.
Olmeka Tezon - special drink, usually produce a limited amount of it. Each bottle has its own number, and also contains the signature of the party responsible for the release.
In order to learn how to distinguish the Olmec tequila fake and choose the original drink, you need to familiarize yourself with the types and features of the product.
"Olmeca" - excerpt
Depending on the exposure time, it is common to distinguish the following tequila varieties:
- “Unreserved” (“silver”): Blanco (Plata) is a clear drink that is stored for no more than two months in an oak barrel.
- Young (Gold): Joven (Gold). This drink is different in that it adds caramel, which is the reason for its dark color.
- “Rested” (Reposado), which is kept for a period of two months to a year.
- “Sustained” (Anejo), who has been waiting for her time in basements for 3 years.
- In 2006, another “Sustained” variety, Extra Anejo, was produced, which is stored in a barrel from three to six years.
In Mexico, about 110 manufacturers have a license for the manufacture of tequila, they produce more than a thousand of its varieties.
The drink is fake quite often, likeevery popular product. That is why it is so important to know how to distinguish the Olmec tequila fake. Although its authenticity and quality in Mexico and controlled at the state level.
Decor
The appearance of the drink, as well as its content,meets the highest international standards, while being the personification of the mystery, mysticism and prestige of real tequila. Those who are seriously concerned with the question of how to distinguish the fake Tequila "Olmek" - should first carefully consider the bottle containing the precious drink. On it must be squeezed out the "ancient letters" of the Olmec tribe - a reminder of the continuity of traditions.
Real gourmets believe that this is not just a design, but a certain secret code of the ingredient that gives tequila its unique taste.
How to distinguish counterfeit?
Besides the fact that drinking a fake product is dangerous for health, it is unpleasant for anyone to be deceived.
Familiarity with counterfeit products will help familiarity with the design of the original and the data labels:
- Never cheaper than $ 30 - $ 40 Olmek tequila. How to distinguish a fake? Look at the price tag. In the event that a lower price is set on the bottle, you can be sure that this is a fake.
- The bottle is distinguished by an exclusive design: the presence of a square section, grooves right up to the neck is required.
- On the faces of the bottle must be ornaments in the form of hieroglyphs - a reminder of the culture of the ancient Olmec people.
- A high-quality cork is required, it has smooth (not ribbed!) Edges.
- The filling level is always the middle of the neck.
- The label must contain: NOM (quality standard), manufacturer's individual number.
- In addition, the label should indicate the strength: 35 - 55 degrees.
- Be sure to be called the state where the drink is produced. The lack of a state mark is a sure sign of falsification.
- And of course, the barcode, its correctness is determinedthe product of simple arithmetic operations: sum up the even numbers (from left to right), multiply by 3, add the sum of odd numbers. Then you need to take away tens, then the resulting amount is deducted from ten. The extreme digit of the code (control) must match the result. How to distinguish the original tequila "Olmek" from a fake? If the result of the calculation is different, then a falsification is detected.
The most popular: tequila "Olmec Blanco" and tequila "Olmec Gold". How to distinguish a fake?
Of course, the main thing - the taste is extremely soft,unique Connoisseurs will not confuse him with anything. The most popular among consumers are tequila "Olmec Gold" and tequila "Olmek Blanco". How to distinguish a fake of these two favorite drinks?
Taste and aroma are true indicators of the authenticity of mescal.
Olmeka Blanco is distinguished by the unique aroma of green grass, joined by slightly perceptible notes of lemon and pepper. The taste of the drink is sweet honey, containing shades of noble smoke.
Olmeka Gold aroma is an unusual combination of lemon and sweet fruit, a little tangible woody shade is added to them. The taste is very soft, sweet, with the content of pepper notes.
You should uncork the bottle and listen to your feelings. If they coincide with the above description, the drinker can be congratulated: he discovers the authentic taste of Mexico!
How to drink?
It's simple.Tequila is not cooled, its temperature should be the same as room temperature. It is necessary to drink according to the formula: "Lick" (salt) + "drink" (tequila) + "bite" (lime). Connoisseurs offer an option: tequila + chili pepper.
What can I add? Unless "the Ministry of Health warns ...".
