Estancia Distillery Agave Lechuguilla Raicilla

In 2014, Rio Chenery left New York City and returned to his family home in Jalisco. Rio was witnessing firsthand the worldwide explosion of agave spirits and wanted to participate in bringing more unique Mexican distillates—like those around which he grew up—to an international audience. With that goal in mind, Rio founded Estancia.

Rio began with the Raicilla he’d known since childhood and has since expanded the scope of the brand, remaining at the forefront of distinct Mexican styles and distillation to bring a diverse and educational selection of agave spirits to new audiences and palates. Estancia partners with local producers across Jalisco, contextualizing the enjoyment of these spirits with humility and respect.