{"product_id":"rayo-seco-cupreata-750ml","title":"Rayo Seco Cupreata Agave Spirits 750ML","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRayo Seco Cupreata (Maguey Papalote)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sftequilashop.com\/collections\/rayo-seco-destilados\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRayo Seco\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Cupreata is a definitive introduction to the rugged soul of Guerrero. Known locally as Maguey Papalote, the Agave cupreata is a wild-growing agave that thrives on the steep, mineral-rich slopes of the Guerrero highlands. Because these agaves are often harvested from difficult terrain and represent a slow maturation process, the resulting spirit carries a depth and \"wildness\" that is unique to this region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of the Rayo Seco collection, this expression is a tribute to generational mastery. It is produced using ancestral techniques that have remained largely unchanged for over a century, providing a rare window into a culture that remained isolated from the global market for decades. This is an agave spirit that balances power with an unexpected, sophisticated creaminess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cupreata variety is famous for its \"savory-sweet\" dichotomy, offering a profile that is much more tropical and lactic than the more common Espadín.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAroma: Deeply aromatic and complex. It opens with notes of overripe tropical fruits, think grilled pineapple and papaya—layered over a savory base of leather and soft woodsmoke. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalate: A rich, velvety mouthfeel. The palate experiences a beautiful evolution from sweet roasted agave and cocoa to an earthy, vegetal mid-palate featuring hints of bell pepper and wet clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Long, warm, and exceptionally smooth. It leaves a lingering impression of black pepper, baking spices, and a final whisper of dry smoke. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArtisanal Production Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgave: 100% Wild Cupreata (Maguey Papalote)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Guerrero, Mexico Roast: Underground conical stone oven using local wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilling: Traditional mechanical or hand-shredding (depending on the specific batch maestro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation: 100% natural with wild airborne yeasts in wooden vats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistillation: Double-distilled in copper pot stills \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rayo Seco Standard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRayo Seco Destilados prides itself on transparency and on preserving the producer's individual \"hand.\" By showcasing the Cupreata of Guerrero, the brand highlights a region that is finally receiving its due as one of Mexico's most important and distinct spirits-producing areas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"San Francisco Tequila Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55331440591016,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/9764\/6760\/files\/rayo-seco-cupreata.png?v=1773588510","url":"https:\/\/sftequilashop.com\/products\/rayo-seco-cupreata-750ml","provider":"San Francisco Tequila Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}