> I'm currently running a bar in Dubai UAE, and during the last two
> weeks have lost both hose Cuervo and Pepe lopez tequilas and have
> been told by both suppliers this is due to problems of production due
> to a cactus famine or something similar, what does anyone know about
> this and how long might it continue?
This started two years ago I believe. Since the Aguave plant was basically
killed off during the drought in the Tequila producing regions of Mexico in
2000, they must regrow all of the crops and begin harvesting again. Since
there are aging requirements and they still have not recovered by a long shot,
it could be a long time until tequila prices are reasonable and the supply is
back to normal.