Puntagave Sierra Madre Raicilla Maximiliana 750 ml

Puntagave Sierra Madre Raicilla Maximiliana is a raicilla, a traditional agave spirit from the coastal and mountain regions of Jalisco that's related to mezcal and tequila but has its own protected denomination of origin and production traditions. This bottling is made from Agave maximiliana, one of several wild and semi-wild agave species raicilla producers work with, distilled using small-batch, often rustic methods passed down through local families. Expect an earthy, vegetal profile with more funk and minerality than a typical tequila, closer in spirit to an unaged mezcal but with its own distinct character. A bottle for adventurous agave drinkers who've already worked through the mezcal aisle and want something less mainstream.

How to drink Puntagave Raicilla Maximiliana

Sip it neat in a small glass the way raicilla is traditionally drunk in Jalisco, letting the earthy, vegetal notes show without a mixer in the way. It also makes an interesting, funkier substitute for mezcal in a Mezcal Negroni if you want to experiment.

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