La Selecta carries the finest selection of tequila, mezcal, raicilla, and sotol. We have a store in Sayulita, and a store in San Pancho, and
we work hard to provide many delicious and hard to find agave-based liquors. Here's a little information about the various
agave liquors, and just a few of the fine brands we carry...
Tequila
Tequila is the most famous agave liquor, distilled from the blue agave plant in the area surrounding the town of Tequila in the state of Jalisco.
- Adictivo
- Arette
- Casa Noble
- Cava De Oro
- Chula Parranda
- Clase Azul
- Don Ramon
- Don Valente
- El Gran Viejo
- Fortaleza
- Tres Mujeres
- and many more!
Mezcal
Mezcal is distilled from espadin and tobala agave, primarily in the state of Oaxaca.
The agave is smoldered in earthen mounds for about three days, giving mezcal its distinctive smoky flavor.
- Don Agave
- El Senorio
- Punto MX
Raicilla
Raicilla is also distilled from maximiliana agave, and is made in the western part of the state of Jalisco.
It is sometimes known as the moonshine of agave liquors.
Sotol
Sotol is distilled from the desert spoon plant in northern Mexico, primarily in the state of Chihuahua.
It is fairly rare, and has a mildly spicy and smoky taste.