A recent posting on another blog (http://blog.garrisonbros.com/2011/08/10/whiskey-bourbon-and-barrels/comment-page-1/#comment-347) brings up several interesting points. Mr. Garrison ably and expertly discusses the skill of the small craft distilleries, so there is no need to add to that discussion - except to say - support your local merchants !
But it seems like a new movement is afoot to water down what should be closely guarded and trademarked names of "Made in Texas" and "Texas whiskey."
I did a quick Google search and couldn't find any definitions for "made in TX."
This is troubling.
If I buy a product from another state or country, then add something to it, I can sell that product as made in Texas.
I could buy a carton of t-shirts and tye dye them with state colors then sew on a label "Jenny's Made In Texas Ts."
I could ship a carton of thread to some Guatemalan 5-year olds, pay them $1 each to make knitted caps. Then when they are shipped back, I glue on a state flag and poof - Made in Texas.
I am proud to be a Texan. I like to support local merchants and vendors who make products in my state before buying from others. When I can't buy 'my' local, then I prefer to buy from another state's local merchants/vendors.
But there does need to be some regulation that what I buy is actually "local."
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