La Venenosa Raicilla Sierra de Jalisco

La Venenosa Raicilla Sierra de JaliscoRaicilla (pronounced RAI SEE YA) is a mezcal that has been produced in the state of Jalisco for over 400 years. In the 1780s artisans who crafted their mezcals adopted the name Raicilla to avoid a tax levied by the Spanish Crown. They convinced the tax collectors that Raicilla is not a mezcal and were able to avoid the tax. Most people have little knowledge of Raicilla because the worlds most famous mezcal, Tequila, became so popular that it

rather Chablis-like aromas of lime

BMD is one of the founding members of the craft distiller movement and is embraced by several of the nation’s leading mixologists

offering plenty of spicy overtones

grilled peppers and grilled fish

If you haven't heard of Bomberger's or Shenk's

It is full of apple flavor

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but certain parcels now exceed 40 years of age

We became extremely familiar with the tools of our trade

There are few places on earth where magic really happens

hints of mint and oranges covered with a dusting of cocoa

creamy with subtle oak flavours and a long smooth and mellow finish