La Venenosa Sierra de Amula is an artisanal raicilla made by maestro tabernero Don Ricardo Juárez in the town of Las Canoas, in the Sierra de Amula region of Jalisco, and bottled at 46% ABV.
La Venenosa, founded by Esteban Morales, works with individual raicilleros across Jalisco and identifies each bottle by its maker and place. The Amula region's semi-warm microclimate and ancient production techniques give this raicilla a grounded, mineral-rich character.
Expect aromas of minerals, wet grass and cooked agave, with an earthy palate and distinct saline qualities.
The bottle with its golden label is a prized find for agave enthusiasts.
Sip it slowly from a copita.
Mezcal is made by roasting agave hearts, traditionally in earthen pits, then crushing, fermenting and distilling them, a process that gives the spirit its characteristic smoky depth. Each agave variety and each village brings its own character, which is why enthusiasts love exploring small-batch bottlings.
Mezcal and other agave spirits are traditionally sipped from a copita or a small clay cup, in small sips, often alongside orange slices dusted with sal de gusano. Many are made in tiny batches by individual families, so each bottle is a snapshot of a particular place, agave and season.
Raicilla, made in western Jalisco from several native agave species, gained its own appellation of origin in 2019, recognising a centuries-old tradition long overshadowed by tequila. Producers in the Sierra de Amula work in tiny batches, so each bottling reflects one maker, one place and one season.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Minerals, wet grass and cooked agave.
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Palate: Earthy and grounded, with saline notes.
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Finish: Mineral.
Specifications
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Producer: La Venenosa (Don Ricardo Juárez)
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Style: Raicilla
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Expression / Batch: Sierra de Amula
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Proof / ABV: 92 proof (46% ABV)
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Region: Las Canoas, Sierra de Amula, Jalisco, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it slowly from a copita at room temperature. It pairs with seafood, citrus or fresh cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who made it?
Maestro tabernero Don Ricardo Juárez in Las Canoas.
What is raicilla?
A traditional agave spirit from the mountains and coast of Jalisco.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 46% ABV.
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