The Maximiliana agave that is used to produce our Raicilla naturally grows in high altitude regions of the Sierra Madre Occidental above 6500ft. This agave takes 6-10 years to mature depending on the conditions and they tend to thrive in dry, cool high altitude climates and loamy soils. These conditions help produce the unique floral and citric characteristics in Raicillas from this region

On the nose, you get bright citrus oils and white flowers, almost like elderflower cordial, with a clean minerality from those mountain soils. The palate is surprisingly delicate for an agave spirit - there's none of that heavy earthiness you find in lowland mezcals. Instead, it's all about bright acidity, herbal notes like lemon verbena, and a finish that's cooling rather than warming. This is what happens when terroir and agave variety align perfectly.