The finest raicilla,
from the sierra to your table
Sierra Verde Imports brings you authentic raicilla, hand-distilled in small batches in the mountains of Jalisco, Mexico. No shortcuts, no industrialization: just wild agave and ancestral tradition.
Small-batch releases · Available through our partners
Raicilla Auténtica de Mi Pueblo
A spirit of the mountains
Raicilla made from wild agave, roasted in stone ovens and distilled in copper stills. A complex profile: earthy notes, fresh herbs, citrus, and a mineral touch that only the sierra can give.
- Wild agave from the mountains of Jalisco
- Artisanal distillation in small batches
- No additives, no industrial processes
Perfect for sipping neat, over ice, or in the classic raicilla sour.
From wild agave to the bottle
We work directly with small producers in the mountains of Jalisco who grow and distill raicilla the way it has been done for generations. Every batch is unique — a reflection of the volcanic soil, the high-altitude climate, and the hand of its master distiller.
Sierra Verde Imports doesn't buy in industrial volume: we seek out limited, full-of-character batches to bring you the best of this ancestral tradition in the United States.
Read our story
Why raicilla?
Less well known than tequila or mezcal, raicilla is an ancestral wild-agave spirit with a character like no other.
Wild agave
Made from wild agave (lechuguilla, max, pata de mula) harvested in the sierra.
Ancestral tradition
Cooked in stone ovens, crushed by hand, and distilled in copper stills, just as it was centuries ago.
A taste of the mountains
A complex, earthy profile with herbal and mineral notes that resembles no other spirit.
Our Raicilla
Authentica de Mi Pueblo is an organic, ancestrally produced raicilla, representing the pride of our roots and our mountain culture. Made from 100% Agave Maximiliana, distilled and bottled in the highlands of Jalisco.
7x International Award-Winning
The label tells our story
A golden agave emblem rising over the sierra at dusk. Around it, the village of San Gregorio, the clay oven, and the wild agave that give raicilla its character — every element of the bottle is also an element of where it comes from.
Raicilla Plata
The pure expression of Agave Maximiliana. Crystalline with brilliant silvery sparkles and a delicate, pleasing entry.
Aroma
Cocoa, red fruits, honey, plantain, red apple.
Palate
Agave syrup, chamomile, plum, plantain, beer, soursop.
- 40% Alc. Vol. · NOM 254
- 100% Agave Maximiliana · 750 ml
Awards
95 pts · Exceptional
- · New Orleans Spirits Competition 2025 — Best of Category
- · Beverage Testing Institute — Gold
- · Spirits Selection by CMB 2025 — Gold Medal
- · World Spirits Competition 2025 — Silver
- · New Orleans Spirits Competition 2025 — Silver
Raicilla Reposado
Rested in white oak to soften the agave into a round, golden spirit that balances brightness with warm oak.
Aroma
Warm oak, vanilla, cooked agave, and ripe citrus.
Palate
Smooth caramel sweetness with a gentle, lingering finish.
- 40% Alc. Vol. · NOM 254
- 100% Agave Maximiliana · 750 ml
Awards
- · New Orleans Spirits Competition 2025 — Silver
Raicilla Añejo
Deep amber, brilliant, with a dense, tear-creating body and a complex, harmonious pour.
Aroma
Almond, coffee, dried fruits, walnut, oak, vanilla, caramel.
Palate
Caramel, chocolate, red apple, walnut, oak, maple, fig, guava.
- 40% Alc. Vol. · NOM 254
- 1–3 years in white oak · 750 ml
Awards
- · New Orleans Spirits Competition 2025 — Silver
Recipes & cocktails
Three varieties, one tradition
Plata, Reposado, and Añejo: each bottle captures a different moment in the life of the raicilla.
La Sierra
Raicilla, agave, lime, and fresh rosemary.
Cantarito
Served in clay with citrus and Mexican spices.
Paraíso Verde
Raicilla, cucumber, basil, and a hint of jalapeño.
Find us through our partners
Auténtica de Mi Pueblo is supplied to bars, restaurants, and specialist retailers. Get in touch to find stock near you or to discuss bringing it to your shelves.
Raicilla Auténtica de Mi Pueblo
750 ml · 43% ABV
Available through our distributor and trade partners
Bring the finest raicilla to your bar or store
Bars, restaurants, and retailers: partner with Sierra Verde Imports and offer your customers a truly exceptional Mexican spirit.
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