Revés Distillery: whiskeys, gin and vodka with an elegant taste of corn and Mexico
This article was originally published on La-Lista
Publication date: January 4, 2021
In the heart of Baja California, Destilería Revés has emerged as a benchmark for Mexican artisanal distilling, blending tradition with innovation to create unique products that celebrate the richness of Mexican corn. Inspired by the vision of Hans Backhoff and his team, the distillery has developed a line of spirits that includes whiskeys, gin, and vodka, all made with corn as the essential raw material.
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Drako Vodka: Purity and Mexican Elegance
One of Destilería Revés's standout products is Drako Vodka , a 100% corn-based spirit. This vodka undergoes a five-time distillation process and is filtered twice using activated carbon, ensuring exceptional purity. As Hans Backhoff describes:
"What we've managed to create is an elegant, very pure, and high-quality product. This product is called Drako, and it allows Mexicans to experience what can be achieved with a well-made vodka."
Drako Vodka is distinguished by its smoothness and character, offering a sensorial experience that reflects the essence of Mexican corn.
Prima Rosa Gin: A Tribute to Mexican Flora
Prima Rosa Gin is another example of Destilería Revés' creativity. Also made with corn and distilled five times, this gin incorporates a variety of 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."
This gin offers an explosion of aromas and flavors that evoke the natural richness of Mexico.
Revés Whiskies: Tradition with a Mexican Touch
Revés Distillery has also ventured into whiskey production, creating three variants that combine tradition with Mexican influences.
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Blue Reverse : Made with 87.5% blue corn, 12% rye and 0.5% malted barley.
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Revés Roja : Composed of 75% corn, 24% rye and 1% malted barley, aged for three years in new American oak barrels and six months in Cabernet Sauvignon and Tawny barrels.
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Revés Negra : A version that has been finished in mezcal barrels, adding additional complexity to the traditional whisky profile.
These creations reflect Destilería Revés' commitment to exploring and reinterpreting traditional distillation techniques, incorporating distinctive elements of Mexican culture.
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.