Solento Raicilla

Product Description

Solento Raicilla: A Wood-Fired Agave Spirit from the Sierra de Jalisco

Raicilla is what agave spirits tasted like before they had labels. Solento Raicilla is a limited edition made with La Reina Raicilla in the Sierra de Jalisco, from wild-harvested agave, fermented with indigenous yeast and distilled in wood-fired stills, the way raicilla has been made for generations. It’s bottled at 44% ABV (88 proof), and the brand honors raicilla’s history as a “forbidden spirit,” when it was made quietly in the mountains. It’s not tequila and it’s not mezcal: it’s raicilla, with its own flavors.

The brand describes a bouquet of fresh pine, wild honey, and roasted almonds, a taste of ripe guava, peach, and cardamom, a velvety, full-bodied body, and a long, smooth, slightly sweet finish. There’s none of the heavy smoke you might expect, and the fruit and pine make it a good fit for people who love mezcal’s complexity and tequila’s smoothness. Sip it neat, as the brand recommends, with dark chocolate, ceviche, or aged cheese. It’s a bottle for agave collectors, a gift for the person who has tried every tequila, and a good way to start the conversation about what else agave can do. It’s made in small batches, so once it’s gone, it’s gone.

About the Bottle

• Raicilla, an agave spirit from the Sierra de Jalisco; limited edition
• Wild-harvested agave; wood-fired stills; indigenous fermentation
• 44% ABV (88 proof)
• Solento with La Reina Raicilla, Jalisco, Mexico; 750ml

Tasting Notes

From Solento’s own notes.

Aroma: Fresh pine, wild honey, and roasted almonds.

Taste: Ripe guava, peach, and cardamom.

Body: Velvety and full-bodied.

Finish: Long and smooth, with a subtle sweetness.

Food Pairings

The pine and fruit pair well with ceviche, grilled shrimp, and fresh cheeses. They also go with dark chocolate, aged cheeses, and mango.

Serving Suggestions

Sip it neat in a small glass, at room temperature.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is raicilla? An agave spirit from the Sierra de Jalisco, made with traditional methods, and different from tequila and mezcal.

What proof is it? 88 proof (44% ABV).

Is it smoky? No, the notes are pine, honey, and tropical fruit.

How should I drink it? Neat.

Is it limited? Yes, a limited-edition release.

Is it a good gift? Yes, for agave fans and collectors.

Explore More

Browse our Solento collection, or see the Solento Blanco, Solento Reposado, and Solento Extra Añejo.

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