| Rating | 93 |
| Style | Mezcal |
| Produced In | Mexico |
| ABV | 48.3% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $60.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-05-28 |
Creador de Calidad Lumbre-Espadín Ensamble Review
Looking for niche and nerdy? This ensemble (blend) contains a mix of Espadín and Lumbre agave, the latter of which is native to the Zimatlán region of Oaxaca. The roasted magueys were hand-milled using mallets (mazos in the local parlance), and fermented and distilled in clay pots. The outcome is a spirit that opens with mineral, lightly fruity notes, before quickly transitioning to band aid and smoky BBQ sauce. The palate leans even further into the latter, offering richness and depth, and a lasting finish.
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