The US seems to think that it’s a violation of NAFTA for Mexico to bottle it’s own tequila.  But that’s not really what I’m writing about.

Before I post something here, I try to find a permanent link.  That means I can’t use Yahoo or the LA Times links, but I do a search for the item to see who else is running it.

The results looking for the Tequila story just struck me as funny.  None of the major news publications are running it, but it’s big news in Montana, Taipei and Kansas City.  According to a Yahoo News search, the following are the only places that seem to be running this news:

Mexico seeks control over tequila bottling
Billings Gazette, MT – Sep 26, 2003
… Coleman said US bottling plants for tequila were operating in four states – California, Arkansas, Missouri and Kentucky. Cuervo, the …
       US, Mexico Tussling Over Tequila Bottles – Yahoo News
       Mexico attempting to block foreign bottling of tequila – Kansas City Star
       Mexico starts tequila battle as US makes margaritas – Taipei Times

Why is this news in Kansas or Montana, or especially in Taipei?

Part II

I ran across the definitions of some of the terms on Tequila labels that I should know, but wasn’t sure about.

• Anejo – Yeah, it should have a tilde.  It means “aged, but only for one year in oak barrels.
• Blanco – White, of course.  Fancy for “fresh from the still.
• Resposado – This translates to “rested”, but it means not quite aged.  It’s stored in wooden casks for two months to one year.

Somebody get me a lime.