On the road to Granados and my bacanora roots
Part two of a Journey into Bacanora Country. Read part one of the journey. The next morning after the wedding, slurping the last of my caldo de caguamanta, a popular hangover remedy in Hermosillo consisting of a thick broth of onion,
Journey to my Bacanora roots
Part 1 of a three part series by Bryant Orozco. There was a time in my past where I almost loathed going to Sonora, where my notion of privilege and appreciation of traveling were nonexistent and I preferred to spend my
Santo Pecado tasting notes
Details Location: Rosario, Sierra de SonoraAgave: A. pacificaMaster distiller: Rumaldo Flores AmarillasBatch: Lot 0120ABV: 45%Tasting keywords: Jalapeño pickles, Eureka lemon zestNOM: 168-SCIFI-2005Buy it today Nose Like walking by the condiments at a taco stand. There’s an aroma of fresh jalapeño pickles, a touch
Rancho Tepua Bacanora tasting notes
Details Location: Rancho Tepúa, Aconchi, SonoraAgave: Agave Angustifolia PacificaMaestro Bacanorero: Roberto ContrerasQuantity: 480 litersABV: 43%Tasting keywords: Mineral, roast agave, cinnamon.NOM: 168Buy it today Nose This sings a sensory song of rich and wide cut of sweet agave. Taste A mosaic of nuanced flavors that include sandalwood,
Mazot Uvalama Tasting Notes
Details Agave: Bacanora / A. angustifolia haw.Bacanorero: Manuel Chacon Sr. and Sinohe Chacon EzrreABV: 45%Tasting keywords: Clay, sugar cane, eucalyptus.Buy it today Nose A very restrained touch of blue berry. Taste It’s as if the idea of a plum is suspended in this Bacanora without fully
Mazot Palmilla Tasting Notes
Details Sotol: Dasylirion wheeleriBacanorero: Manuel Chacon Sr. and Sinohe Chacon EzrreABV: 47%Tasting keywords: Granite, salt, eucalyptus.Lot: Summer 2019Buy it now Nose An incredible olfactory experience. There’s sugar cane, orange blossoms, and sea salt and even a touch of that Orangina soda note. Taste Very restrained after
Bacanora YooWe Tasting Notes
Details Location: Alamos, SonoraAgave: A. angustifolia haw (pacifica)Maestro Mezcalero: Ramon MirandaQuantity: 400 bottlesABV: 43.6Tasting keywords: Fresh pickled jalapeñoNOM: 168Buy it today Detail of YooWe Bacanora's rear label. Detail of YooWe Bacanora's rear label. Nose Green pepper and green olive. Taste Unctuous mouth feel that starts with a
Batuq
Batuq is a producer owned Bacanora from Rafael Adelberto Encinas Molina and family who make it on the family ranch outside of San Pedro de la Cueva in Sonora. It is yet another fantastic example of the greatness of the
Batuq 2019 Blanco Tasting Notes
Details Location: San Pedro de la Cueva, SonoraAgave: A. Yaquiana (Pacifica) - A. angustifolia ?Maestro Mezcalero: Rafael QuijadaABV: 44%Tasting keywords: Pickled jalapeño, Aleppo pepperNOM: 168Buy it today (see purchase options at bottom of this article) Nose Sweet water, it’s so clean, bright and
Santo Cuviso Uvalama tasting notes
Details Location: Bacanora, SonoraAgave: A. angustifolia Haw.Maestro Mezcalero: Manuel “El Toro” ChacónABV: 45%Tasting keywords: Bacanora spirit with a touch of fruit extraction.NOM: 168Buy it today Nose The uvalama opens with a slight raisiny note, just like a well extracted Zinfandel or Amarone and then