Creador Lumbre 750ml

Creador Lumbre 750ml – ADistinctive Small-Batch Agave Spirit from Oaxaca

Creador Lumbre is an exquisite, artisanal agave spirit crafted by maestro palenquero Jos Alberto Pablo in San Bernardo Mixtepec, Oaxaca. This small-batch, 100% agave expression showcases the unique characteristics of Agave angustifolia var (Maguey Lumbre) and the traditional, labor-intensive production methods that set it apart from commercially available agave spirits.

Product Highlights

• Agave: 100% Agave angustifolia var (Maguey Lumbre)
• Origin: San Bernardo Mixtepec, Oaxaca
• Producer: Jos Alberto Pablo
• Location: San Bernardo Mixtepec, Oaxaca

Unique Production Process

• Cooking: Underground river rock-lined stone oven (el horno) for 5 days
• Milling: Hand-milled with wood mallets (mazos) in a hollowed tree trunk (canoa)
• Fermentation: 3-5 days in half-buried 90-liter clay pots
• Distillation: Twice distilled in 60-liter clay pots

The all-clay fermentation and distillation process makes this agave spirit truly unique, setting it apart from most commercially available options.

Nose

Bright and briny with notes of:

• Olives and seaside air
• Intense spices: white pepper, sage, juniper berry
• Grilled orange and yellow bell peppers
• Olive oil and flaky sea salt
• Cinnamon bubble gum (after extended rest)

Palate

• Initial fruity funk from clay pot fermentation
• Unexpected sweetness: guava, soursop, lichee
• Firm, slightly underripe honeydew
• Raw starchy vegetables: yucca and yams
• Grasses, leaves, and corn husks
• Saline note complementing the sweet fruit flavors

Finish

• Earthy and timber notes
• Smoldering wood charcoal embers
• Fringed edges of grilled corn husks
• White onions on a singed wooden kabob
• Hints of clay distillation and wood from cooking process
• Dry finish with a slight salt residue on the palate

The Creator’s Words

“My destilado is made with all the love and dedication it needs for it to be of unmatched quality.” Jos Alberto Pablo

About Creador Agave Spirits

Creador, meaning “creator” in Spanish, pays homage to the artisan creators of agave spirits and celebrates the creators and makers in us all. Their mission includes:

• Seeking out independent family producers with little to no representation outside local markets
• Supporting palenqueros and their communities through fair pricing and autonomy
• Profit-sharing with producers and providing transparency in distribution economics
• No contractual obligations or price negotiations with producers

Creador’s motto, “De la mano y el corazn” (from the hand and the heart), encapsulates their commitment to artisanal production and fair practices.

Perfect For

• Agave spirit connoisseurs seeking rare and traditionally-produced varieties
  – Enthusiasts of small-batch, artisanal spirits
• Those who appreciate the nuances of Maguey Lumbre and support ethical production practices

Experience Creador Lumbre – a testament to traditional agave spirit production, the unique character of Agave angustifolia var, and the skill of its creator, Jos Alberto Pablo.