In the heart of Cuautla, Jalisco, lies a historic place called Fresno Hueco, where taverns once served as refuges for travelers and merchants on their way to the Tototlán del Oro mines.
This region, rich in natural resources like valuable woods and precious minerals, hid an even greater treasure: Raicilla.
In this land deeply connected to its roots and traditions, the story of a family unfolds. In 1956, they devoted their lives to keeping this noble tradition alive.
A young man, the eldest son, driven by his desire to make his mark, decided to marry and, along with his wife, Domitila, moved to start their own journey. They chose to continue the family tradition of crafting this elixir, a spirit that embodies the deep roots of their land. Every day, amidst the heat of the oven and the aroma of cooked agave, Domitila and her husband poured their hearts into perfecting every drop of Raicilla, keeping alive the legacy created by generations before them. But fate is unpredictable, and a tragic accident took away Domitila’s life partner and one of her children. In the face of overwhelming grief, and with eight children to raise, Domitila chose not to give up. Instead, she took control of the family business, continuing to distill as a tribute to her husband and family’s heritage.
Over the years, their hard work and courage transformed their Raicilla into a symbol not just of quality, but of legend. Today, in her golden years, Doña Domitila continues to distill, while her children carry on the legacy. They prove that the true spirit of raicilla is not only found in its taste, but in the love, sacrifice, and tenacity that is bottled in every drop. A story that never fades, but burns like the very fire of the ovens that distill their "Pequeña Raíz," her Raicilla.
As the guardians of the ancestral lands and the keepers of many generations of tradition, we've poured our hearts into crafting this one-of-a-kind artisanal Raicilla. From the fields in Jalisco, we've selected three distinct blends, each telling a story of our land's rich diversity, never to be repeated.
The first blend sings of our coastal heritage, where the agaves, kissed by the sea breeze, are roasted underground, yielding a Raicilla that's vibrant with citrus and floral notes. The second speaks of our mountains, where the agaves are nestled into the earth for cooking, giving our spirit its profound, smoky depth. Our final blend is a celebration, a marriage of both worlds, fermented with the wild yeasts of our region to create something truly unique and irreplaceable.
This Raicilla is our homage to the coastal producers, a blend of tradition and innovation from our hand selected farms to yours. With each bottle, you're not just tasting our spirit; you're experiencing the essence of the land, the history, and the love for the craft. Once these blends are gone, they're gone forever, making this Raicilla a rare treasure from the heart of Jalisco. This blend was carefully blended by our partners at Pequena Raiz.