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    Fourth-Generation Maestro Mezcalero

    Juan Perez Garcia

    Fourth-Generation Maestro Mezcalero, Moteado

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    Fourth-Generation Maestro Mezcalero
    Portrait of Juan Perez Garcia

    Portrait of Juan Perez Garcia

    i. Biography

    Juan Perez Garcia is a fourth-generation maestro mezcalero based in Etúcuaro. He currently produces mezcal at Moteado and previously served as the maestro mezcalero at Mezcal Irepani.

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    • What is Juan Perez Garcia's current role?

      He is the maestro mezcalero at Moteado in Etúcuaro.

    • Where did Juan Perez Garcia work previously?

      He worked as the maestro mezcalero at Mezcal Irepani in Etúcuaro.

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