Since the late 70's Howard. I remember it well, as I was in your neck of the woods (Binghamton) going to grad school at the time. Conversion started around 77-78, with dual measurements for a year or so and then metric-only. I was happy to see that and also a little irate, since a couple to the liquor stores were doing exactly what you say, back-converting to floozy measurement. But that was 25 years ago and I don't see it now.
Nat -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Howard Ressel Sent: Monday, 2004 April 12 8:24 To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:29499] Liquor metric bottles How long has liquor (wine and sprits) been hard metric? If I am correct, are most bottles labeled in ml only? I don't think there are any regulations that require English measurements be used in advertisements. I ask because we have one local Liquor store here advertising in ounces obviously converted. The ad is very odd. Several other stores use the metric labeling. Before I write them I want some facts to use in the letter. Thanks Howard Ressel, Metric Manager NYSDOT Region 4 Howard Ressel Project Design Engineer, Region 4 (585) 272-3372
