Bacan Aguardiente is a sugarcane aguardiente — Colombia’s national spirit, reimagined as a clean, modern sipper. Made from organic first-press sugarcane, organic star anise, and purified water, it contains no added sugar and is vegan and kosher. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
The brand positions Bacan at the intersection of aguardiente tradition and contemporary cocktail culture: the anise note that defines classic aguardiente is kept, but the spirit is distilled clean and bottled to drink neat, over ice, or in cocktails — from an Anise Mule to a simple soda highball. Bacan is offered in two expressions: a lighter 24% ABV bottling and a bolder 29% ABV bottling (the two expressions are covered below). Launched in summer 2024, it is one of the first organic aguardientes built for the U.S. market.
Tasting profile: crisp sugarcane spirit with a clear, cooling star-anise lift — clean on the attack, lightly sweet from the cane itself (no added sugar), and refreshing on the finish. Browse the Bacan brand collection, more rum and cane spirits, and the full spirits collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Serving note: pour over ice with a squeeze of lime and top with soda water, or shake with passion fruit and lime for a tropical riff.
What is aguardiente? Colombia’s national spirit — a clear spirit distilled from sugarcane, traditionally flavored with anise.
Is Bacan Aguardiente sweetened? No — it is made with no added sugar; any sweetness comes from the organic first-press sugarcane itself.
What are the two Bacan expressions? The brand bottles a lighter 24% ABV expression and a bolder 29% ABV expression.
How do you drink aguardiente? Neat, over ice, or in cocktails — it works anywhere a clean anise-accented white spirit fits.
