Episode Transcript
[00:00:00] Racia might not be a household name like Tequila or Mezcal, but this centuries old agave spirit is finally getting the attention it deserves. Today I'm tasting and reviewing Cachasol Reicia from Cellulita, Mexico. It's an artisanal coastal spirit that shows off the different side of agave. If you've missed the full video tour of Cacha Soul experience where we walk through the agave, we showed the ovens and learned how it's made, go back and check that video after this review. It'll be listed right below here. Ricea is fascinating because it doesn't have to stick to just one type of agave like Tequila does with the blue Weber agave. Coastal Ricea, like Cacha sols is often uses agave augustophoria or agave Rhodocanthia. If it were a Sierra style, you'd see agaves like agave Maximilia or agave Inaquedillas.
[00:00:53] I probably said that one wrong. The diversity is what gives raisia its distinct personality compared to tequila and Mezcal. Let's pour a little. The experience where this is made is phenomenal. So if you get the chance to head down to Puerto Vallarta and swing over to Sayulita, I definitely recommend that you go, let's give it a nose. Wow. Get a fresh bright notes of citrus peel, a lot of wild herbs and a little bit of floral, almost like a jasmine.
[00:01:21] There's also not like an orange plant, but an orange blossom. Like the flower. It also has a really earthy backbone to it. It really reminds me of the rustic process we saw firsthand during our visit at Cacho. So there is just a hint of smokiness. But for those who are afraid of the smokiness, this is just there kind of in the background. It doesn't lead with that smoky aroma. Let's do the taste first. Sip roasted agave sweetness up front. Also a rich fruitiness to me, almost a fruitiness of a grape or some form of dark red fruit, grape or plum. Then it's peppery with a little spice. And then I pick up a little bit of citrus zest. Gosh, this is so complex. There's. There's definitely a. A herbal complexity that I couldn't really put my thumb on. There's so many different flavors going on, but I get a nice fresh grass. I hint of smoke from the roasting of this. It's. It's wild, it's rustic, it's layered. It's completely different than the polished tequilas or a really smoky Mezcal this is something for me is to sit back, just sip on and enjoy for the evening. The finish is long and it lingers with this peppery, subtle smoke and then that agave sweetness. And the agave sweetness here is a little different than what I pick up in a tequila. The the agave is a little more fruit forward with its sweetness than what like a standard tequila is for me. This really showcases what makes Rasia so unique. When you talk about nature making a product, this is as about as nature as it gets. Cacho Sol Racia captures the essence of coastal Mexico. If you're a tequila drinker wanting to branch out or a Mezcal fan looking for something brighter and less smoky, this is right near wheelhouse. Combine that with the experience of visiting the distillery or really what's called a turbana, which I covered in another video. You don't get to just taste it, you also get the story, the heritage and the craftsmanship when you go there. If you're curious about Raisiya, I definitely recommend giving Cacha Sol a try. The place to get it is in Sayulita, Mexico. Also check out their website. Don't forget to check out my video on the Cacha Sol experience. See how it's made from start to finish. You also want to check out Cacha Sol tequila made at Nom 1522 in Amatatan with by master distiller Jimmy Salza. Lots of great things coming to the market with these guys. You can purchase their tequila from their website and get more information about the experience at the Cacha Soul Experience in Sayulita. Drop me a comment below and let me know your thoughts. Have you ever tried RA and what do you think of it? If you're new here, hit the subscribe button for more tequila and agave spirit reviews. Thanks a bunch for watching. Have a great night.
