La Venenosa Sierra Occidental is a single distilled spirit made from Agave Maximiliana. It is viscous, beautifully acidic and is an opportunity to feel connected to the agave. Don Ruben Peña produces this destilado with his farm raised agave in the mountains between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. Chocolate (yes, chocolate) ripe papaya, carmalized agave with a fresh, long sweet finish.
Mexican Owned, Family Owned
La Venenosa Occidental
TABERNERO Don Rúben Peña Fuentes
AGAVE A. Maximiliana (Maguey Lechuguilla)
ELEVATION 4900'
SOIL Rich, High nitrogen content
CLIMATE Temperate
VILLAGE Mascota, Sierra Occidental, Jalisco
OVEN/FUEL Adobe / oak
MILL Shredder
FERMENT Tinaco, wild yeast
DISTILLATION 1 X Homemade stainless & copper pot still
NOTES
Aroma – Cacao, ripe papaya, balsamic oil
Taste – Chocolate, sweet potato, caramelized agave
Texture – Fresh and light with long sweet finish
ABV 40-42 BATCH PROOF