La Venenosa Raicilla Sierra Occidental

MAESTRO

Don Ruben Peña Fuentes

MAGUEY (AGAVE)

Lechugilla (A. Maximiliana)

VILLAGE

Mascota, Sierra Occidental

OVEN / FUEL

Adobe / black oak

MILL

Small mechanical

FERMENT

Wild fermented in wood and plastic (with bagasso)

DISTILLATION

1x in alembic of stainless steel and copper (with bagasso)

NOTES

Aroma – cacao, ripe papaya, balsamic

Taste – sweet potato, caramelized agave, lemon zest

Texture – high acidity, rich and gentle finish

ABV

Varies by batch

SUGGESTED PAIRINGS

Intensely creamy cheeses play into the amazing texture of this spirit and help cut the acidity. Examples include Nancy Hudson Valley Camembert and Toma Della Rocca from Italy.