SOLENTO ORGANIC TEQUILA PARTNERS WITH LA REINA RAICILLA TO LAUNCH SOLENTO RAICILLA

ENCINITAS, Calif. (April 9, 2025) – Solento, the award-winning USDA-certified organic tequila, proudly announces its partnership with Jalisco-based La Reina Raicilla to launch an exclusive raicilla – an authentic, storied spirit that’s been quietly defining Jalisco’s heritage for generations. Crafted from wild-harvested agaves maximiliana, Solento Raicilla is produced entirely without electricity to deliver a truly artisanal experience in every sip.

Once referred to as “Mexican moonshine,” raicilla pays homage to Jalisco’s enduring tradition of small-batch distilling while embodying the region’s spirit of artisanal craftsmanship and resilience. Solento and La Reina Raicilla seek to honor this legacy with a one-of-a-kind collaboration that introduces the spirit and its unique heritage to a new generation.

“Creating raicilla with La Reina Raicilla has been an exciting opportunity to learn about and honor the rich traditions of Jalisco’s agave spirits,” said Taylor Steele, founder of Solento Organic Tequila. “La Reina Raicilla shares our commitment to authenticity and craftsmanship, and this collaboration is a perfect way to celebrate the deep-rooted traditions of Jalisco while offering something truly unique. It's an often overlooked spirit that deserves to be rediscovered.”

Velvety and full-bodied, Solento Raicilla opens with fresh pine and wild forest aromas that reflect the high-altitude terroir of the Sierra de Jalisco. A delicate smokiness balances the liquid along with hints of wild honey, roasted almonds, and macadamia nuts. Naturally sweet notes of caramel, guava, and peach are offset by soft spice, pink peppercorn, cardamom, and subtle herbal undertones. The result is a smooth, clean finish with lingering sweetness and no burn—a pure expression of the Sierra de Jalisco, crafted with care and complexity.

“Growing up surrounded by the traditions of agave maximiliana, I developed a passion for this spirit from a young age,” said Ana Elizabeth López, founder of La Reina Raicilla. “My mission has always been to bring raicilla to the world, a premium agave spirit and part of my culture that reflects the unity, love, and heritage of my community. This project, in particular, has helped me find my voice and strength as a woman in the industry.”

Solento Raicilla retails for $99.00 and is available nationwide online and at select California retailers.

About Solento Organic Tequila

Made for those who appreciate the ritual of slowing down and being present, Solento is an award-winning, USDA certified organic tequila range. The name Solento is based on the Spanish translation of the words “slow sun.” We celebrate slow. Our certified organic agave grows slowly under the Mexican sun for seven years and is harvested in small batches from a single estate in Jalisco.

Championing field-to-sip organic craft, Solento’s award-winning team has been producing tequila for over 60 years. They practice a production process that respects the environment and favors quality over quantity. Harvesting in small batches from a single estate, our jimadors are meticulous in their technique; they carefully remove the bitter stem leaving behind only the naturally sweet parts of the agave. 

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