Revés Distillery: Spirits Made in Mexico
This article was originally published on foodandpleasure .
By Alejandra Perez
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Located in the heart of Ensenada, Baja California, Destilería Revés has successfully fused Mexican tradition with artisanal distillation, creating products that celebrate the essence of Mexican corn. Founded by Hans Backhoff and Yocelyn Biancamano, the distillery has distinguished itself by producing spirits based on corn, one of the most important culinary ingredients in our country. As mentioned in Food & Pleasure:
"It's an artisanal distillery based in Ensenada, Baja California, that produces various distilled spirits based on corn, one of the most important culinary ingredients in our country."
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Revés Whiskies: Tradition with a Mexican Touch
Revés Distillery has also developed whiskeys that combine tradition with Mexican influences. These include:
- Blue Reverse : Made with 87.5% blue corn, 12% rye and 0.5% malted barley.
- Revés Roja : composed of 75% corn, 24% rye and 1% malted barley, aged in American oak barrels and Cabernet Sauvignon and Tawny barrels.
- Revés Negra : finished in mezcal barrels, offering a complex and distinctive profile.
These creations reflect Destilería Revés' commitment to reinterpreting traditional distillation techniques, incorporating authentic elements of Mexican culture.
Prima Rosa Gin: A Tribute to Mexican Flora
Another example of Destilería Revés' creativity is Prima Rosa Gin , also made with corn and distilled five times. This gin incorporates native botanicals such as wild lavender, rosemary, sage, hoja santa, lime peel, roses, epazote, and ginger. According to Backhoff:
"The interesting thing is that the gin preserves its main characteristics, which give it a different profile, extremely aromatic with the taste and aroma of Mexico."
Drako Vodka: Purity and Mexican Elegance
One of Destilería Revés' most notable products is Drako Vodka , a 100% corn-based spirit. This vodka is distilled five times and filtered twice using activated carbon, achieving exceptional purity. With a light corn aroma and a hint of vanilla, Drako Vodka offers a unique sensorial experience. According to the distillery:
"Our signature vodka commemorates the legend of Drako with a pure, 100% corn-based distillate, distilled five times and filtered twice. 100% natural and with no added sugar."
A Legacy of Innovation and Mexican Pride
Revés Distillery not only produces high-quality spirits, but also promotes Mexican pride. As Backhoff notes:
"Corn is a great raw material to exploit in this way, and we're the ones who started this trend, breaking paradigms with a project that could be very successful."
With each bottle, Destilería Revés invites consumers to rediscover and appreciate the indigenous flavors of Mexico, offering products that are a true reflection of its identity and passion for artisanal distilling.
Discover More
To learn more about Destilería Revés products and explore their full line of spirits, visit their official website:www.destileriareves.com . There you'll find detailed information about each product, its production process, and how to purchase them so you can enjoy the authentic essence of Mexico in every sip.