Tequila goes academic

The University of Guadalajara now offers a continuing education program in all things Tequila. The course, which ran for the first time over the fall and winter, delves into topics as diverse as tequila's history, chemical composition and role in modern pop culture. It should be offered again in late 2006. Considering wine is extensively studied in zones with large vinting industries, the U de G establishing a tequila course seems appropriate - even though I mention in the story that most people only learn about Mexico's famed firewater in the bar.

Here's what I wrote on the program for the Miami Herald, Mexico edition last fall.