Book: MEXCALLI, By Graciela Angeles Carreño

Mexcalli. El mundo de los destilados de agave de México. Author: Graciela Concepción Angeles Carreño. Language: Spanish

Graciela Angeles Carreño, from Real Minero, is a respected and beloved figure in the mezcal making community of Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca. She leads the team at her family's brand, which is highly recognized for their traditional and authentic mezcal production using clay pot stills. Graciela is a pioneering expert in the industry, known for her contributions to agave conservation, cultural heritage preservation, and female leadership. Real Minero, led by the current maestro mezcalero, Edgar Angeles, is renowned for their award-winning spirits that are aged in glass before release.

This hardcover book of 246 pages provides an educational and factual look at the traditional methods used to produce agave spirits in Mexico. While an English translation is currently not available, it serves as a great starting point for non-Spanish speakers with its informative descriptions and illustrations.