La Venenosa Raicilla Sierra del Tigre de Jalisco

La Venenosa Sierra del Tigre (orange label, 46.5% alc):

This Raicilla is produced by Maester Taberenero Don Luis Contreras, along with his children, in the village of Manzanilla de la Paz, 2,000 metres above sea level. It is made from Agave Inaquidens, known locally as Bruto.

The agave is forages wild from coniferous forests. It is roasted over wood embers in an earthen oven. It is distilled in ceramic, Filipino style, stills that have all but disappeared from Jalisco. Don Luis produce only 700 liters per year.