Pascola Bacanora Reserva Mezcal
Pascola Bacanora Reserva Mezcal is a 42% ABV (84 proof) bacanora in a 750mL bottle — the aged flagship of Pascola's Sonoran line, double-distilled from mesquite-roasted Agave angustifolia and rested a full 12 months in American white oak, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 42% (84 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 12 months in American white oak (vs 4 months for the Oro)
- Agave: Agave angustifolia Haw (Pacifica)
- Production: piñas roasted 3–4 days in mesquite earthen pit; twice distilled; small batch
- Makers: maestros Adriana Torres & Myrna Grajeda (Ciudad Obregón, Sonora)
- Denomination: bacanora DO (2000) — illegal to produce until 1992
The Aged Face of Bacanora
Where the Oro is bacanora's bright, rested side, the Reserva is its contemplative one: a full year in American white oak deepens the color to amber and folds vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak into the spirit's mesquite-smoke core. Same agave, same earthen-pit roast, same maestros — just more time. It's the bottle for drinkers who love reposado and añejo tequilas but want something wilder. Shop agave spirits, see the Pascola range, or step up from the bacanora shelf to compare the Oro side by side.
Tasting Notes
Amber in the glass. Mesquite smoke and roasted agave up front, then a wave of vanilla, caramel, and baking spice from the year in oak, finishing long with toasted oak, dried fruit, and a savory mineral note. Richer and rounder than the Oro, with the smoke better integrated.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a single cube — the Reserva deserves the slow treatment. It also makes an exceptional old fashioned: the oak and smoke do half the work of the bitters for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Pascola Reserva different from the Oro?
Aging: the Reserva rests 12 months in American white oak versus 4 months for the Oro — deeper color, more vanilla and caramel, rounder smoke.
What is bacanora?
Sonora, Mexico's own agave spirit with a 2000 Denomination of Origin, made from Agave angustifolia roasted in mesquite-fired earthen pits. Illegal from 1915 to 1992.
Is there a NOM on bacanora?
No — NOM numbers apply to tequila (and some mezcals); bacanora is a separate DO and carries no NOM.
How should I drink bacanora reserva?
Neat in a copita or on one large cube; it also substitutes beautifully for añejo tequila in cocktails.
For the full Sonoran experience, order Pascola Bacanora Reserva online today from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.