La Venenosa Raicilla 70cl - Tabernas

“Tabernas” are small-scale raicilla distilleries that use artisan methods and their distillers are known as “taberneros.” La Venenosa Raicilla Tabernas is a special line at a price point that can be sipped or used for cocktails. It has a fruity and herbal aroma with a sweet, citric and herbal palate.

Raicilla, like tequila and mezcal, is made from the agave plant, it is roasted like mezcal, not steamed like tequila. It has been produced for the last 500 years and can be made from a variety of agave varieties just like mezcal but is made in Jalisco which is not an official area where mezcal can be produced! Its origin hailed from humble farmers who wanted to make and enjoy mezcal but avoid the heavy taxes, so they claimed it was made from the root of the agave rather than the heart hence the name Raicilla which means 'little root'. Jalisco offers a plethora of agave species, second only to Oaxaca. These, along with great diversity in terroir, equipment and techniques, give Raicilla an amazing spectrum of flavour and history.

La Venenosa Raicilla range was created by Chef Esteban Morales. Esteban traversed the state in search of the best producers in each region. Every one of the Venenosa expressions is unique; created by different Maestro Taberneros in distinct regions, from different species of agave using diverse techniques, the individual results are astounding.

Aroma: orange peel, oregano, green apple

Palate: herbal, pepper, mint, minerals, fruit, spice, lemongrass, cinnamon, oak, minerals, smooth with a fresh spicy finish

ABV: 44.9%