La Venenosa (200 ml) Raicilla Cenizo (Red Label), Sierra Volcanes de Jalisco (94 proof)

Item Number: 14830

UPC: 0-613739981412

Country: Mexico
Region: Jalisco
Estate Grown Wine: No
Grape(s): 100% Cenizo Gigante Agave
Type: Spirits - Raicilla
Bottle Size: 200 ml
Pack: 24
Closure: T Top
Alc by Vol(%): 46.1

The Sierra Volcanes region of southern Jalisco is home to the oldest known traditions of distillation in Mexico. Maestro Arturo Campos uses clay pot stills, stone pit fermenters, and Maguey Cenizo Gigante to deliver a curiosity driving sensory experience. The palate experience includes pomegranate, stewed plum, light smoke with a rich texture and long, warm finish.

Tabernero (Distiller): Don Arturo Campos
Village: Tuxpan
Cooking Method: Pit oven with black oak wood
Fermentation: Wild yeast in a stone bath in ground
Distillation: Two
Still Style: Clay pot; Filipino still

About Raicilla: Raicilla is a type of mezcal that has been produced in Jalisco for over 400 years. In the 1780s, mezcal artisans began using the name 'raicilla' to evade a mezcal tax imposed by the Spanish Crown—a clever deception that proved successful. Despite its deep roots, raicilla remains relatively unknown, largely overshadowed by Jalisco’s most famous mezcal, Tequila. However, Jalisco is home to a remarkable diversity of agave species, second only to Oaxaca. This rich biodiversity, combined with varied terroirs, traditional equipment, and unique production techniques, makes raicilla a fascinating spirit—one that offers an extraordinary journey through flavor and history.