La Venenosa Raicilla Inaequidens (Orange Label), Sierra del Tigre de Jalisco (92 proof)

Item Number: 7808

UPC: 0-799599687685

Country: Mexico
Region: Jalisco
Sub Region: Jalisco
Appellation/AVA: Sierra del Tigre de Jalisco
Estate Grown Wine: No
Grape(s): Wild Foraged Inaequidens Agave
Type: Spirits - Raicilla
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 6
Closure: T Top
Alc by Vol(%): 43.4
Soil Type: Red clay soil with high nutrient content
Elevation: 7,200 feet

La Venenosa Sierra del Tigre might well be one of the most unique of all agave spirits. Famous for its cheesy aromas (think aged Manchego), it magically transforms to strawberry, sweet agave and cream on the palate. Production is limited to 700 liters per year.

Tabernero (Distiller): Don Luis Contreras
Village: La Manzanilla de la Paz, Sierra de Tigre de Jalisco
Cooking Method: Earthen oven with black oak
Milling: Hand chopped with machete
Fermentation: Concrete bath in ground with wild yeast
Distillation: Single
Still Style: Ceramic clay 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.