La Venenosa Raicilla Sierra

Description

Discover the mystique of Mexico’s hidden treasure with La Venenosa Raicilla Sierra Occidental de Jalisco. Crafted by Maestro Tabernero Don Ruben Pea high in the mountains of Mascota at 1,500 meters above sea level, this extraordinary spirit tells a story that spans over 500 years of tradition. Don Ruben nurtures rare agave Maximiliana from seed, allowing each plant to absorb the unique mineral qualities of Jalisco’s elevated terroir before roasting them in his wood-fired adobe oven. Through wild fermentation and a single pass through his Arabic-Filipino still, he creates a raicilla unlike any other.

Each sip reveals the spirit’s complex characterbright notes of unsweetened lemon and lime juice dance on your palate before giving way to deep minerality and warming spices that emerge from the heart of this remarkable agave. Local legend whispers that Don Ruben has discovered unique chemical compounds in the agave Maximiliana that possess therapeutic properties, perhaps explaining his legendary vitality and the gift of seventeen daughters.

Unlike tequila, which is restricted to blue agave, raicilla celebrates Jalisco’s incredible agave diversity, allowing master distillers like Don Ruben to showcase the terroir and character of each unique species. Chef Esteban Morales traveled throughout Jalisco to uncover these hidden gems, bringing together Mexico’s most skilled Maestro Taberneros to share their craft with the world. Due to the artisanal nature of production, each batch carries slight variations in ABV, making every bottle a unique expression of this ancient art.