Is there really a treaty between the US and Mexico regarding Whiskey and Tequila?
Aside from the usual trade agreements concerning alcohol that the U.S. has with most countries, there are several side treaties/agreements regarding uniquely cultural spirits like United States Bourbon, Canadian Whiskey and Mexican Tequila/Mezcal. Under NAFTA (North American Free Trade Act), Mexico, Canada, and the United States gained the following provision: “Canada and the United States shall recognize Tequila and Mezcal as distinctive products of Mexico. Accordingly, Canada and the United States shall not permit the sale of any product as Tequila or Mezcal, unless it has been manufactured in Mexico in accordance with the laws and regulations of Mexico governing the manufacture of Tequila and Mezcal.” In return, Mexico granted the same concession to Canada for Canadian Whiskey and to the United States for Bourbon Whiskey and Tennessee Whiskey. See http://www.fas.usda.gov/itp/Policy/NAFTA… for more inform
