To know bacan Guaro is to know aguardiente. Aguardiente is a mash-up of the Spanish words “agua,” meaning water, and “ardiente,” meaning fiery.So, aguardiente is a direct translation in English to “firewater.” In Colombia, aguardiente is a spirit typically distilled from fermented sugarcane and often flavored with anise, giving it a distinctive licorice taste. Guaro, the local Colombian term for aguardiente, stems from the Quechua word warapu (guarapo) for sugarcane juice. Warapu is also the origin of the name for sugarcane juice in Colombia. 

Guaro is a beloved part of Colombian culture and tradition. It’s usually imbibed neat as a shot in social gatherings and celebrations.

So, what makes bacan Guaro so bacán?

As a super-premium, luxury spirit, bacan Guaro is delicious enough to enjoy as a neat pour and to add complexity to a cocktail. This innovative approach redefines how aguardiente has typically been viewed and consumed–and low-key flex–its taste has already garnered awards from international spirits competitions. bacan Guaro is a sophisticated sipper best enjoyed for any of life’s bacán moments.