Erubiel Mota Martinez

Zapotitlán Lagunas, Oaxaca

The Maestro

Erubiel Mota Martinez, a third-generation master distiller from Zapotitlán Lagunas in the Silacayoapán district of Oaxaca's northern Mixteca region, carries forward a family legacy in agave spirit-making that began over a century ago with his grandmother, Ester, who pioneered the craft. Encouraged by his parents to pursue higher education, Erubiel attended college and became a Computer Science Engineer. In 2014, he returned to the family business, committed to continuing and preserving their rich heritage.