Aguardiente, the standard Colombian spirit, makes its inaugural look on Drinkhacker due to Bacan Guaro, a premium model that arrived on U.S. shores for the primary time earlier this yr. Aguardiente — colloquially referred to as guaro — is comprised of fermented sugarcane and is usually flavored with anise, however despite the fact that it interprets as “firewater,” aguardiente is definitely fairly tame. Bacan Guaro’s two expressions are 24% and 29% abv respectively.
Bacan is comprised of first-press natural sugarcane juice, natural Spanish star anise, and water. We obtained each strengths for overview (observe that the bottles are usually not well-labeled, so we’ve included the colour of every beneath that can assist you distinguish them). Right here goes:
Bacan 24 Aguardiente (inexperienced bottle) – The daring licorice nostril approximates a contemporary fennel salad, with a little bit of orange peel and peppery grains of paradise. Dry on the palate and fairly tame at simply 24% abv, it drinks quite a bit like a pastis with water added — refreshing, gently candy, and touched with a light-weight hand of licorice sweet. At this proof, there’s not a lot of a end to talk of, making this a good selection in order for you a cleaning, however anise-touched expertise. 48 proof. B+
Bacan 29 Aguardiente (orange bottle) – Comparable, however extra aggressive on the nostril — punchier anise over fennel, with a touch of floor espresso and an natural end. Once more, there’s just a bit extra (welcome) chunk on the palate, which layers in natural rosemary, some toasted coconut, and a spritz of lemon. Drier than the 24, and even cleaner on the end. 58 proof. B+
every $50 (700ml) / bacanguaro.com
Bacan 29 Aguardiente
$50
