Yuu Baal "Rayu" Mezcal Artisnal San Juan del Rio Oaxaca

Rayu is a crystalline mezcal with pleasing aromas of cooked agave, spices, fruits, and light smokiness.

Banana, mango, pineapple, and a touch of caramel on the palate, with aromatic herbs, flowers, and spices - rosemary, mint, pepper, and violets. The finish offers earth, roots, and a citrusy, fruity explosion that beg another sip.

Legend states that one day, in pre-hispanic times, a field in Oaxaca was hit by a thunderstorm and that a maguey was struck by a lightning bolt, cooking it through to the core. They say it was the first time the maguey was cooked, and that it was a gift from the gods. Since then, we have known mezcal as the elixir of the gods.

With this small introduction we want to present the name “Rayu”, which translates to “rayo,” or "bolt of lightning" in Zapoteco, the language of Oaxacan culture. It’s a name filled with history and passion. It is the beginning of mezcal.