A luxury and contemporary take on a popular Colombian shot of aguardiente.
FIRST PUBLISHED BY: The Manual | Georgina Torbet | July 16, 2024.
Those who love to try new and unusual spirits will want to check this one out: a new U.S. release of a South American spirit called aguardiente. Popular throughout Brazil, Ecuador, and especially Colombia, and also drunk across the pond in Portugal and Spain, it is a distilled spirit somewhat similar to rum or cachaça, and it can be based on fruits, grains, or sugar canes.
The brand Bacan Guaro is aiming to introduce this spirit to drinkers in the U.S. by creating its own contemporary, high quality version for sipping or mixing. Flavored with anise, it has a licorice taste and a fiery kick, and is traditionally drunk as a shot.
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