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Profiles in Agave Spirits: The people who create and contribute to the tequila, mezcal, sotol, bacanora and other agave spirits industries (in English and Spanish). The Profiles in Agave Spirits series of books is an encyclopedia for education, entertainment, reference and posterity with each volume including both English and Spanish translations.By creating a Who's Who in Agave Spirits, we provide a ready reference for those in the industry, as well as those researching or hoping to break into the industry. We also believe that this industry deserves to have a lasting record of historical significance beyond oral history and urban legend. Featured In Volume II: -HP Eder "El Padre"-Mena Jibran-William Holdeman-Bernadette Guerrero-Megan Capriccio-Rafael Loza-Mario Gomez-Alan Ruesga-Pelayo-Carlos G. Maier-Francisco Javier Gonzalez Garcia-Shawn Harlan-Jim RileyTequila Aficionado Media (www.tequilaaficionado.com) has been bringing craft Mexican spirits and consumers together since 1999. Mike Morales and Lisa Pietsch are the managing partners. Tequila Aficionado partners and Tequila Jockeys (TJs) taste and discuss Tequila, Mezcal, Sotol, Raicilla and all Mexican and agave spirits on Sipping Off the Cuff, the longest running tequila tasting show (established 1999). You'll also find news and interviews with the agave spirits industry's movers and shakers at Tequila Aficionado. Tequila Aficionado can be found on Facebook, Facebook Watch, Twitter, Instagram, Instagram TV, YouTube, Pinterest, Podcasting on 10 major platforms, and also in 34 million homes on our Amazon Fire TV channel available in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom (UK), Germany, Austria, Japan, and India. Tequila Aficionado's reviews, news and interviews reach over 1.5 million consumers within 24 hours. Mike Morales has written books on Craft Tequila, Kosher Tequila, Vinazas, and his recent release "From Babes to Boss Ladies". Lisa Pietsch is also a multi-published author and recently released the "Soc