Articles from Casa Lumbre

Contraluz, the world’s first Cristalino Mezcal, continues to redefine the Cristalino category with the debut of Contraluz Cristalino Tequila – a smooth, modern expression crafted to elevate life’s everyday toasts. With its roots in innovation and artistry, Contraluz brings a fresh perspective to Mexico’s most iconic spirits, now expanding from Mezcal into 100% Blue Agave Tequila.

Mexican-based global spirits company Casa Lumbre, known for its innovative and award-winning spirits, introduces a second wave of their highly sought after Contraluz 11:11 Mezcal Reposado expression in partnership with partner and investor, global superstar Maluma. Following the initial, sold-out debut of the expression in 2023, Contraluz continues to lead the mezcal category in innovation and luxury by bringing its liquid to Japanese Sakura casks, meeting continued consumer demand of the limited-edition innovation on its second run in the U.S. A first for the category, Contraluz 11:11 reinforces how refinement and decadence can come to life within an authentic and complex mezcal foundation.

Today, Contraluz Cristalino Mezcal, Mexico’s first cristalino mezcal, announces its newest investor – international powerhouse and celebrated artist - Juan Luis Londoño Arias (Maluma), his first co-ownership within the spirits category.

Global spirits company Casa Lumbre, known for its innovation and award-winning spirits, debuts Contraluz Cristalino Mezcal in the US. This category-disruptive spirit sits at the intersection of modernity and tradition, targeting a new generation of ultra-premium spirit drinkers. In 2016 Casa Lumbre unveiled the first application of the cristalino process - never before used in the mezcal category – and until now, this new chapter in the rapidly evolving agave spirits category was only available in Mexico.