The yellow color of Creador Mexicano + Espadin ensamble comes from the condenser which is made of rusted metal. Per Maestro Palenquero José Alberto this is the way that residents of San Bernardo Mixtepec prefer their mezcal. While not currently on the market in the US it may appear soon.
Brand | Creador
Mezcalero | José Alberto Pablo
Agave Species | Agave angustifolia haw, Agave rhodacantha
Agave Variety | Espadín, Mexicano
Country | Mexico
State | Oaxaca
Mezcal Category | Spirit
ABV | 48.2%
Roast | 3-5 days in conical underground oven with local walnut as firewood
Crush | Hand mashed with mazo mallets in a canoa (hollowed out tree trunk)
Fermentation | Wild fermentation in 90 liter clay pots
Distillation | Twice distilled in 60 liter clay pots with copper or stainless steel condensers
Tasting Notes | Click for Tasting Notes
Mezcalero | José Alberto Pablo
Agave Species | Agave angustifolia haw, Agave rhodacantha
Agave Variety | Espadín, Mexicano
Country | Mexico
State | Oaxaca
Mezcal Category | Spirit
ABV | 48.2%
Roast | 3-5 days in conical underground oven with local walnut as firewood
Crush | Hand mashed with mazo mallets in a canoa (hollowed out tree trunk)
Fermentation | Wild fermentation in 90 liter clay pots
Distillation | Twice distilled in 60 liter clay pots with copper or stainless steel condensers
Tasting Notes | Click for Tasting Notes