Cumbrita de la Sierra Lechuguilla Destilado de Agave is a rare agave spirit from the mountains of Chihuahua, Mexico, distilled from 100% Lechuguilla (Agave shrevei) in a unique hybrid still. It is bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof); strength can vary slightly by batch.

The Story of Cumbrita de la Sierra

Cumbrita de la Sierra is a true unicorn: a single-producer, uncertified agave spirit from Yierbaniz, in Batopilas, Chihuahua. Maestro Destilador Dolores González roasts the agave over Encino oak in a conical earthen oven covered with pine-needle duff, crushes it by hand with an axe and wooden mallet, and ferments it with spring water in a stone and clay basin. It is distilled twice in a regional hybrid still called a tren, built from copper, steel and Encino oak. Because the local flora and spring water change with the seasons, every batch has its own character.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Sweet herbs like tarragon and coriander with lychee, white peach and honeydew
• Palate: Rich and silky, with white pepper, beeswax and grapefruit zest
• Finish: Caramel cream and candied apple

How to Enjoy

Sip it neat at room temperature from a copita to appreciate its rare regional character.

Product Details

• Brand: Cumbrita de la Sierra
• Type: Destilado de Agave
• Agave: 100% Lechuguilla (A. shrevei)
• Origin: Yierbaniz, Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico
• ABV / Proof: 50% ABV / 100 proof (may vary by batch)
• Size: 750ml

FAQ

What is the ABV of Cumbrita de la Sierra Lechuguilla?
It is bottled at about 50% ABV, which is 100 proof; strength varies slightly by batch.

What is a tren still?
A regional hybrid still from Chihuahua made of copper, steel and oak.

Why is it called destilado de agave instead of mezcal?
It is an uncertified agave spirit made outside the official mezcal certification system.

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