http://kaufmann-mercantile.com/mezcal/ We believe good design means beautiful aesthetics and well-chosen materials for products that are built for functionality and durability. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:55:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://kaufmann-mercantile.com/mezcal/comment-page-1/#comment-8543 Panama Hat Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:01:02 +0000 http://kaufmann-mercantile.com/?p=1484#comment-8543 [...] But can it pass the test of the modern market? Considering the amount of straw hats seen on the runways and fashion magazines in recent years, it would appear the industry is on a solid footing. Not so, in fact. With the import of cheap, mass-produced paper-based hats from China, the genuine handcrafted Ecuadorian version may soon be a thing of the past. To top it off, there is stiff competition within the country. Cuenca hats, though of high quality, are often sold as Montecristis; only 1% are authentic. Hope, though, lies in government efforts to establish a denominación de origen (certificate of origin) much like those that accompany an authentic champagne, tequila, or mezcal. [...] [...] But can it pass the test of the modern market? Considering the amount of straw hats seen on the runways and fashion magazines in recent years, it would appear the industry is on a solid footing. Not so, in fact. With the import of cheap, mass-produced paper-based hats from China, the genuine handcrafted Ecuadorian version may soon be a thing of the past. To top it off, there is stiff competition within the country. Cuenca hats, though of high quality, are often sold as Montecristis; only 1% are authentic. Hope, though, lies in government efforts to establish a denominación de origen (certificate of origin) much like those that accompany an authentic champagne, tequila, or mezcal. [...]

]]> http://kaufmann-mercantile.com/mezcal/comment-page-1/#comment-429 Stephen Myers Sat, 08 May 2010 16:33:40 +0000 http://kaufmann-mercantile.com/?p=1484#comment-429 Another great brand to to add to your mezcal selection is Ilegal Mezcal (http://ilegalmezcal.com/) and their range of Joven, Reposado and Anejo. Another great brand to to add to your mezcal selection is Ilegal Mezcal (http://ilegalmezcal.com/) and their range of Joven, Reposado and Anejo.

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