Raicilla (pronounced RAI-SEE-YA) is a mezcal that has been produced in the state of Jalisco for over 400 years. In the 1780's artisans who crafted their mezcals adopted the name Raicilla, to avoid a tax levied by the Spanish Crown. They convinced the tax collectors that Raicilla is not a mezcal and were able to avoid the tax. Most people have little knowledge of Raicilla because the world't most famous mezcal, Tequila, became so popular that it overshadowed the other mezcal production in the state of Jalisco. Jalisco, offers a great diversity of agave species, second only to Oaxaca. For this reason, along with the diverse terroir, equipment and technique, Raicillas offer an amazing journey of flavor and history.