{"title":"Raicilla","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover our selection of authentic Raicilla spirits, a traditional Mexican agave distillate from the coastal and mountain regions of Jalisco. Often called the cousin of mezcal, Raicilla offers unique terroir-driven flavors ranging from earthy and vegetal to bright and floral. Each bottle represents centuries of artisanal craftsmanship and the rich heritage of small-batch distillation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"raizee-raicilla-blanco-joven-750ml","title":"Raizee Raicilla Blanco Joven 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaizee Raicilla Blanco Joven is a traditional Mexican agave spirit from the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains of Jalisco — not tequila or mezcal, but raicilla, a regional distillate with centuries of history that predates both. Made from wild and semi-cultivated agave varieties native to the Jalisco mountains, raicilla has its own denomination of origin and a flavor profile that is distinctly its own: wilder, more herbaceous, and deeply expressive of the mountain terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaizee produces their raicilla using traditional methods: agave roasted in earthen pits or above-ground ovens, naturally fermented, and distilled in small copper or clay stills. The Blanco Joven is the unaged expression — pure, direct, and full of the wild mountain character that makes raicilla one of Mexico's most exciting agave spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose: Wild agave, tropical fruit, citrus, herbal notes, and light smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalate: Complex and distinctive — wild agave character, tropical fruit, herbs, and earthy depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Long and expressive with lingering wild agave and herbal character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raizee, Jalisco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raicilla — Wild \u0026amp; Semi-Cultivated Agave, Traditional Mountain Production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: 40% \/ Proof: 80\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Raizee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45870106214634,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8250\/0586\/files\/RaizeeRaicillaBlancoJoven750ml.png?v=1777941635"},{"product_id":"raizee-rose-gold-raicilla-reposado-750ml","title":"Raizee Rose Gold Raicilla Reposado 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaizee Rose Gold Raicilla Reposado is a rested expression of traditional Jalisco raicilla — the regional agave spirit from the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains that predates both tequila and mezcal. Made from wild and semi-cultivated agave varieties native to the Jalisco mountains and rested in oak barrels, the Rose Gold expression develops a warm, golden-pink hue and additional layers of vanilla and toasted wood while preserving the wild, herbaceous mountain character that defines great raicilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild, complex, and beautifully rested — Raizee Rose Gold is the aged expression for the adventurous drinker who wants the full depth of Jalisco mountain raicilla with the added warmth of oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose: Wild agave, tropical fruit, vanilla, light oak, and herbal mountain character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalate: Smooth and complex — wild agave, tropical fruit, vanilla, herbs, and gentle oak spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Long and expressive with lingering wild agave, vanilla, and herbal depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raizee, Jalisco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raicilla Reposado — Wild \u0026amp; Semi-Cultivated Agave, Oak Rested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% \/ \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Raizee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45870106345706,"sku":null,"price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8250\/0586\/files\/RaizeeRoseGoldRaicillaReposado750ml.png?v=1777941635"},{"product_id":"la-venenosa-raicilla-sierra-del-tigre-orange-750ml","title":"La Venenosa Raicilla Sierra del Tigre Orange 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the vibrant character of La Venenosa Raicilla Sierra del Tigre Orange, an exceptional artisanal spirit from the highlands of Jalisco. This rare raicilla showcases the wild agave traditions of Mexico's Sierra del Tigre region with distinctive orange citrus notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright orange citrus and zesty grapefruit on the nose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex layers of roasted agave, wild herbs, and mineral notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHints of white pepper, fresh grass, and tropical fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, crisp finish with lingering citrus and earthy agave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Raicilla:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaicilla is a traditional Mexican spirit made from wild agave in Jalisco. Often called mezcal's cousin, raicilla has its own distinct character shaped by unique production methods and the terroir of the Sierra del Tigre mountains. 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