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Temequila available this month

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Slickone

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I've been looking forward to trying this stuff for awhile. They've had a few problems getting it bottled, I think mainly because they couldn't get the corks they needed for awhile. But it's finally going on sale Apr 16th at a few places, with a taste test in Temecula, CA (where it's made).

They can't call it Tequila because it's not made in Mexico and by Mexican law 'Tequila' has to be made in one of 5 regions (most are in the state of Jalisco around the town of Tequila) in Mexico. Mexican Government is even trying to even keep them from using the name Temequila, since they 'claim' it sounds similar, so it's being called "JB Wagoner's Ultra Premium 100% Blue Agave Spirits", at least for now. Perhaps a bottle with this name could be worth a lot one day if doesn't carry the name very long? Also he says "Until we finally resolve this name situation, JB Wagoner will personally sign every bottle we produce and include the batch number.".

If you get a chance, email JB. Nice guy.
http://www.temequila.com/


Good article.
News article about the name dispute.
Another.

 
Originally posted by: joshsquall
Why would the Mexican government have any say about a product produced in the US?
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There are international trade laws that govern product origins. Names are difficult to enforce, but if a name is tied to a geographical region it's controllable. Tequila is tied to a region in Mexico, so a non-Mexican product can't be called tequila.
 
ive heard about this stuff, heard it has a really good taste to it also. im going to try and get an invite to that taste test in temecula (about a 20 minute drive for me). i always love me some tekillya. 😉
 
The suggested retail price for a 750ml bottle of JB Wagoner's 100% blue agave, 100 Proof "Temequila" is $58. In time, it will be available any place you would find premium tequilas, if you just ask them to stock it.
 
Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt
Originally posted by: joshsquall
Why would the Mexican government have any say about a product produced in the US?
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There are international trade laws that govern product origins. Names are difficult to enforce, but if a name is tied to a geographical region it's controllable. Tequila is tied to a region in Mexico, so a non-Mexican product can't be called tequila.
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Yup,
they could raise a complaint at WTO
 
Originally posted by: halik
Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt
Originally posted by: joshsquall
Why would the Mexican government have any say about a product produced in the US?
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There are international trade laws that govern product origins. Names are difficult to enforce, but if a name is tied to a geographical region it's controllable. Tequila is tied to a region in Mexico, so a non-Mexican product can't be called tequila.
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Yup,
they could raise a complaint at WTO
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Wouldn't this be similar to why the name champagne cannot be used for the sparkling wine produced in the US?
 
its amazing how the tequila industry works


from what i have heard the plants themselves are so valuable and protected by the manufacturer from theft they have guards 24/7 with machine guns


many places have tried to duplicate tequila but the plant doesnt seem to do well in other places that is if you can eve get your hands on one.
 
Originally posted by: Modeps
Cabo Wabo > *
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You've tasted *?

Originally posted by: jjones
Wouldn't this be similar to why the name champagne cannot be used for the sparkling wine produced in the US?
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Yep, or Scotch, Cognac, and of course Tennessee Whiskey, Kentucky Bourbon, Canadian Whiskey, etc.

Originally posted by: BooGiMaN
many places have tried to duplicate tequila but the plant doesnt seem to do well in other places that is if you can eve get your hands on one.
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True, but this guy's blue agave plants obviously did well in Temecula, and if you read the website, one reason he bought them in the first place is because they didn't require a lot of water, and he wanted some landscaping. It says the soil and climate there is similar to the Tequila region in Mexico. I wish I could grow some in my backyard. 🙂
 
It's out! Anyone buy any yet, or go to the tasting they had?

From temequila.com:
Most of the bottles were instantly snapped up by people waiting to get their hands on our much storied potion. Many of these bottles are destined to remain unopened collectors items.

I'll buy two if I have the chance, then after tasting it maybe get some more. Gonna try to get one of the stores here to get me some.




 
I'll check the state store when I go today, but I doubt the PA Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice jumped on this.
 
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