Yuu Baal "Rayu" Mezcal Artisnal San Juan del Rio Oaxaca
Yuu Baal "Rayu" Mezcal Artisnal San Juan del Rio Oaxaca
1000ml bottle
44% abv
Type/Category: Blanco/Joven
Agave: Espadin (Agustifolia Haw)
Master Mezcalero: Isaias Martinez Juan
State: Oaxaca
Village: San Juan del Rio, Tlacolula.
Growing Period: 8 years
Distillations: 2
Type Of Oven: Underground conical
Type Of Milling: Tahona wheel pulled by horse
Type Of Fermentation Vats: Pine wood vats
Distiller: Copper still
Alcohol Proof: 44% Alc. Vol. (88 proof)
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.