Balam Madurado Raicilla 70cl

From Balam comes this raicilla, produced in Mexico from the rhodacantha agave. Using traditional production processes, the agave is cooked in a wood-fired oven, hand-crushed and then fermented before it's double distilled. To marry the spirit, it's rested in glass carboys for around three years before bottling at 45% ABV. This one is a creamy, somewhat floral affair with smoky hints, so does very well in place of a mezcal or Tequila.