LA REINA RAICILLA PLATA
PRODUCT PROFILE
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Brand: La Reina
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Expression: Plata
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Category: Artisanal Agave Spirit — Raicilla
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Style: Plata / Joven
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Agave: 100% Agave maximiliana
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Agave Maturity: 8–11 years
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Origin: Sierra Occidental, Jalisco, Mexico — Rancho Nuevo, Atenguillo, and Mixtlán
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Alcohol: 47% ABV
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Bottle Size: 750 mL
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Production Style: Ancestral and artisanal
PRODUCTION PROCESS
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Cooking: Agave is steam-cooked in a traditional masonry oven for 3–4 days.
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Milling: Manually crushed following traditional methods.
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Fermentation: Natural fermentation.
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Distillation: Traditionally distilled in a still made from a hollowed ash-wood trunk.
TASTING NOTES
Nose
Intense aromas of cooked agave, bright citrus, and subtle lactic nuances.
Palate
Powerful and structured, with pronounced mature-agave character, vibrant acidity, and distinctive mineral notes.
Finish
Long and persistent, with lingering agave and mineral nuances. An excellent pairing for ceviche and aged cheeses.
OVERALL PROFILE
La Reina Raicilla Plata is a bold and expressive 100% Agave maximiliana artisanal Raicilla, crafted through ancestral methods in the Sierra Occidental of Jalisco. At 47% ABV, it showcases the natural intensity of mature agave, balanced by vibrant acidity, citrus, and mineral complexity, with a long and persistent finish.
