La Venenosa Raicilla Maximiliana (Black Label), Sierra Occidental de Jalisco (84 proof)

Item Number: 7805

UPC: 0-799599687715

Country: Mexico
Region: Jalisco
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Grape(s): 100% Maximiliana Agave
Type: Spirits - Raicilla
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 6
Closure: T Top
Alc by Vol(%): 42
Soil Type: Rich, high nitrogen
Elevation: 4,921 feet

La Venenosa Sierra Occidental is a single distilled spirit made from Maximiliana. Don Ruben Peña produces this destilado with his farm raised agave in the mountains between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. La Venenosa Sierra Occidental has rich notes of papaya, cacao, avocado and balsamic oil. The palate shows sweet potato, caramelized agave, and chocolate. It is viscous and beautifully acidic, which makes it a one of a kind base spirit for cocktails.

Tabernero (Distiller): Don Rubén Peña Fuentes
Village: Mascota
Cooking Method: Adobe oven fueled by black oak
Fermentation: Wild yeast in tinaco
Distillation: Single
Still Style: Homemade stainless and copper pot 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.