As a spirits journalist who is also something of a cocktail aficionado, I spend a fair amount of time researching spirits and browsing shopping roundups or gift guides. The reality is, many of them can appear somewhat redundant. They’re often going to include that coveted bourbon or some great tequila. But what about the less-expected rather out-of-the-box spirits?
FIRST PUBLISHED BY: Forbes | Aly Walansky | November 19, 2025.
Bacan Guaro 29 ($44) is a super-premium aguardiente from Colombia that’s starting to buzz in the U.S. It comes in two unaged expressions (24% ABV and 29% ABV) and it’s perfect for anyone who loves trying new flavors or showing up with something no one else has heard of. It’s not new though, it has quite a history: It carries cultural roots dating back centuries.
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