314 Huellas Bacanora Plata
314 Huellas Bacanora Plata is an 84 proof (42% ABV), 750mL unaged Sonoran agave spirit — 100% wild Pacifica agave (Agave angustifolia Haw) roasted for days over mesquite wood in an earthen pit and distilled in Sonora, bottled clear with nothing added. This is bacanora in its purest form: no oak, no aging, just the desert agave and the fire. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 42% (84 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% Pacifica agave (Agave angustifolia Haw), native to Sonora
- Process: mesquite-fired earthen pit roast, distilled
- Aging: unaged (plata)
- Origin: Sonora, Mexico — Denomination of Origin 2000
Bacanora, Straight From the Pit
The Plata is where 314 Huellas shows its hand: clear, unaged, unsoftened bacanora, exactly as it comes off the still in Sonora. The mesquite pit roast does all the talking here — cooked agave and a definite smoky tinge on the nose, then an intense sugar-and-spice palate with aniseed, white pepper, and fruit, finishing silky and clean. Tasters call it bold but not harsh, with a wine-like smoothness to the mouthfeel that belies the 84 proof. If the Oro is bacanora in a suit, the Plata is bacanora in work boots. Browse more agave spirits and explore the 314 Huellas collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Cooked agave with a slight smoky tinge (retailer-sourced).
Palate: Intense sugar and spicy aniseed, with fruit, smoke, and white pepper.
Finish: Delicate sugar aftertaste, silky and clean.
How to Enjoy
Neat or on the rocks — this is a spirit for sipping, not hiding. It also blends beautifully with club soda and lime, or tonic and lime, for a smoky highball.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Plata and Oro bacanora?
Plata is unaged and bottled clear; Oro is rested about six months in oak, picking up color, vanilla, and softness.
What proof is 314 Huellas Bacanora Plata?
84 proof (42% ABV).
Is bacanora the same as mezcal?
No. Bacanora is made only from Pacifica agave and only in Sonora, with its own Denomination of Origin (2000). Mezcal's DO covers different states and dozens of agave species.
How should I drink bacanora?
Neat at room temperature is the traditional serve — many tasters pair it with dried fruits and nuts.
Wild Sonora in a glass — order 314 Huellas Bacanora Plata online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.