{"title":"Raicilla from La Estancia de Landeros, Jalisco","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa Estancia de Landeros is a small farming town high in the Sierra Madre Occidental of western Jalisco, about two hours inland from the Pacific coast near Sayulita. This is raicilla de la sierra country, where Agave maximiliana grows wild in cool, dry mountain air and loamy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"estancia-agave-raicilla","title":"Estancia Agave Raicilla","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaicilla is one of Mexico's most storied and least understood agave spirits, and Estancia Agave Raicilla offers a compelling entry point into its wild, expressive character. Rooted in the traditions of Jalisco, this spirit carries the untamed energy that has made raicilla a favorite among adventurous agave enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaicilla predates modern mezcal regulation and occupies its own distinct category within Mexico's agave spirit landscape. Produced under traditional methods that vary from maestro to maestro, Estancia's expression reflects the artisanal, small-batch spirit that defines the category, drawing on agave varieties and techniques native to the rugged terrain of Jalisco and its coastal sierra.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect the hallmark raicilla character: bright tropical fruit, herbal greenness, and an earthy wildness that sets it apart from both tequila and mezcal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold and layered, with notes of citrus zest, fresh agave, and a savory minerality that rewards slow sipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and pleasantly rustic, with lingering herbal and floral echoes that speak to the spirit's artisanal roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstancia Agave Raicilla shines in a Raicilla Paloma, where grapefruit soda and a salted rim play beautifully against its citrus-forward character. It also holds its own in a simple Raicilla Highball with sparkling water and a squeeze of fresh lime, letting the spirit's complexity do the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed neat or over a single large ice cube to open up its aromas. Estancia Agave Raicilla is a genuine expression of Jalisco's agave heritage, offering something truly distinct for the curious spirits explorer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estancia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44360525152445,"sku":"ESTANCIAAGAVERAICILLA","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/3772\/0897\/files\/Photoroom_20250409_110528.jpg?v=1744211181"},{"product_id":"estancia-raicilla-pechuga","title":"Estancia Raicilla Pechuga","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstancia Raicilla Pechuga is a rare and captivating expression of Mexico's most storied wild spirit tradition, elevated further by the ancient pechuga method of hanging raw ingredients in the still during final distillation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaicilla is a category of agave spirit deeply rooted in the Jalisco highlands and coast, produced from wild or semi-wild agave varieties using artisanal techniques passed down through generations. The pechuga process infuses the distillate with additional layers of complexity, traditionally achieved by suspending proteins, fruits, or grains in the still so that vapors pass through them before condensing, lending the finished spirit a silky, savory richness unlike any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect wild, earthy agave character layered with the subtle savory depth and delicate fruit nuance that define the pechuga style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and textured, with roasted agave, wild herbs, and a lingering warmth that speaks to traditional small-batch production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and contemplative, with a smooth, savory fade that rewards slow sipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstancia Raicilla Pechuga holds its own beautifully in a Paloma or a simple Mezcal Mule, though its complexity shines brightest when enjoyed neat so nothing competes with its rare character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest served neat or over a single large ice cube to open up its aromatics. Estancia Raicilla Pechuga is an artisanal agave spirit from the Jalisco region of Mexico, crafted in the traditional pechuga style for those who seek the extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estancia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44360527642813,"sku":"ESTANCIARAICILLAPECHUGA","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/3772\/0897\/files\/Photoroom_20250409_110839.jpg?v=1744211342"}],"url":"https:\/\/siptequila.com\/collections\/la-estancia-de-landeros-jalisco.oembed","provider":"Sip Tequila","version":"1.0","type":"link"}