{"title":"Raicilla","description":"\u003cp\u003eJalisco's wild cousin to mezcal — often distilled in clay pots from Maximiliana and other agave varieties. Earthy, funky, and fiercely regional.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"la-venenosa-raicilla-puntas-mezcal","title":"La Venenosa - Raicilla Puntas Mezcal","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"product-description_content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaicilla, a type of Mezcal originating from Jalisco with a history of over 600 years, found its unique identity in the 1780s. Crafters cleverly renamed their mezcal to Raicilla to avoid a tax enforced by the Spanish crown, successfully convincing tax collectors of its distinction. Despite its deep roots, Raicilla remains relatively unknown, largely overshadowed by the global fame of tequila, particularly in Jalisco. Yet, Jalisco boasts a remarkable variety of agave species and diverse landscapes, contributing to Raicilla's diverse flavors and historical depth. La Venenosa Raicilla, founded by chef Esteban Morales in 2011, aims to unveil these hidden gems globally. Esteban journeyed across Jalisco, curating a collection of six unique Raicillas crafted by skilled distillers, each employing traditional techniques and sourced from different regions, showcasing the varied agave types and production methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"La Venenosa","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":46458258948335,"sku":"VWS200427297","price":166.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/7149\/3045\/files\/995ADD2EAC1F16AB00000000EE6F6FCB8747173-Puntas.jpg?v=1775880527"},{"product_id":"la-venenosa-raicilla-costa-de-jalisco-mezcal","title":"La Venenosa - Raicilla Costa De Jalisco Mezcal","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"product-description_content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe agave in this Raicilla is roasted over a wood fired adobe oven. Twice distilled through a copper Philippino still and a hollowed out tree trunk. Certain batches of this raicilla are an ensamble; a mixture of agave Rhodecantha and and Angustifolia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"La Venenosa","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":46582203646191,"sku":"VWS_200420106","price":91.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200ml","offer_id":46582203941103,"sku":"VWS_200423808","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/7149\/3045\/files\/922E0BBAAC1F16AB000000000DCE674CLaVenenosaRaicillaCostadeJalisco.jpg?v=1783529286"},{"product_id":"el-lobo-de-la-sierra-raicilla-joven-los-jacales-mascota","title":"El Lobo de la Sierra Raicilla Joven Los Jacales Mascota","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"product-description_content\"\u003eRaicilla is agave's wilder cousin from the Sierra Occidental of Jalisco, and this one comes from Maestro Gerardo \"El Lobo\" Peña's roadside tavern near Mascota. Made from 100% Agave maximiliana roasted in a masonry oven and double distilled, it pours at 44.6% ABV with an intense herbaceous nose and a vegetal, earthy palate carrying hints of orange zest and resin. 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This Lot #4 batch is roasted in an underground stone oven, fermented naturally in spring water for 23 days, then run through a copper still. Coastal terroir shows in notes of citrus, pepper, and herbs. Pour it neat to taste raicilla's rustic, old-guard side.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mezonte Raicilla Japo Hildegardo Joya Spirits Distilled From Agave (Lot # 4) Agave Amarillo","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":46912159777007,"sku":"VWS_200422314","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/7149\/3045\/files\/96B20589AC1F16AB00000000C1B0BEF9MezonteRaicillaJapoHildegardoJoyaSpiritsDistilledFromAgaveLot4AgaveAmarillo.jpg?v=1773893802"},{"product_id":"la-venenosa-raicilla-sierra-occidental-de-jalisco","title":"La Venenosa Raicilla Sierra Occidental De Jalisco","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"product-description_content\"\u003eRaicilla is agave spirits' quiet cousin, distilled for centuries in Jalisco's western sierra. This one comes from Don Ruben Peña in the mountain village of Mascota, where he roasts cultivated Agave maximiliana in a wood-fired adobe oven, ferments with wild yeast, and runs it just once through a hybrid Filipino-Arabic still. The result is soft and fruity: papaya, apple, pear, a whisper of fennel, and a bright lactic tang. At 42% ABV, it sips clean or lifts a cocktail.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"La Venenosa Raicilla Sierra Occidental De Jalisco","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":46861718749423,"sku":"LGH1918","price":76.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/7149\/3045\/files\/88a5c14c-5116-11ec-8b23-0ad4c51b643d_ee4fe37b-7cf0-4232-b083-22c37640b8d1.jpg?v=1776313373"},{"product_id":"la-venenosa-raicilla-puntas","title":"La Venenosa - Raicilla Puntas","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"product-description_content\"\u003eRaicilla is tequila and mezcal's wilder cousin, distilled deep in Jalisco's western sierras, and Puntas is the highest-proof cut, drawn from the very heads of the run. Gerardo Pena makes this one from agave Maximiliana in Jacales, fermenting in a 200-liter oak vat before a double distillation in a stainless still. It clears 60% ABV yet stays composed, layering dried apple, spearmint, and juicy grape over a signature cooked-agave funk. Pour a small measure neat and take your time.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"La Venenosa","offers":[{"title":"200ml","offer_id":46846245830895,"sku":"VWS_200423809","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/7149\/3045\/files\/84787d3a-83ff-11ee-8e03-0af725a99195.jpg?v=1775189655"},{"product_id":"puntagave-sierra-madre-raicilla-maximiliana","title":"Puntagave Sierra Madre Raicilla Maximiliana","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"product-description_content\"\u003eRaicilla is often called tequila's wilder mountain cousin, and this bottling from the Sierra Madre of Jalisco shows why. Distilled by Juan Ramos in the town of La Estancia from Agave Maximiliana (locally called Lechuguilla), it's roasted in an adobo oven, shredded, and twice distilled in a pot still. Expect light citrus and florals with hibiscus, pineapple, and a green, peppery snap. Bottled at 88 proof. Sip it neat, at room temperature, and let the agave unfold.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Puntagave Sierra Madre Raicilla Maximiliana","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":46458107986159,"sku":"VWS_200423286","price":60.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/7149\/3045\/files\/b0937c52-1cd2-11ed-ab60-0200834cb68b.jpg?v=1758061638"},{"product_id":"la-venenosa-tutsi-raicilla","title":"La Venenosa - Tutsi Raicilla","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"product-description_content\"\u003eRaicilla is agave's lesser-known cousin, and Tutsi is its rarest thread—an ancestral Wixarika (Huichol) distillate from northwest Jalisco that nearly vanished for 25 years before one producer coaxed it back. Wild maguey is roasted in a wood-fired underground pit, hand-milled with wooden mallets, fermented on the rock, and single-distilled in a traditional Huichol still. Expect something woodsy and complex, laced with citrus and a cool mineral streak. 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This edition comes from brothers Benito and Jose Salcedo Rios, who roast Chico Aguiar and Maximiliana agave in adobe ovens, double-distill on family land, then rest the spirit three months in wood. Expect vanilla, caramel, plum, and a wisp of campfire smoke. 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Produced by master palenqueros using wild and cultivated agave varieties native to Jalisco, this expression reflects one of Mexico’s most historic and lesser-known agave spirits. Raicilla is deeply rooted in regional heritage, long produced in remote mountain communities using time-honored, small-scale methods that emphasize terroir, smoke, and natural fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"La Venenosa","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":49497516212463,"sku":"VWS200434980","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/7149\/3045\/files\/8bfd2e0d-d64a-46f8-adbd-3953a2331bf8.jpg?v=1783532996"},{"product_id":"solento-organic-raicilla-tequila","title":"Solento - Organic Raicilla Tequila","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"product-description_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaicilla is a pure expression of the Sierra de Jalisco — smooth, complex, and crafted with care. 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