Antioqueno Aguardiente 58 Proof
Antioqueno Aguardiente 58 Proof is Colombia's best-selling aguardiente, the anise-flavored sugarcane spirit of the Antioquia region, bottled at 29% ABV (58 proof) in a 750mL bottle — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA. Made by the Fábrica de Licores y Alcoholes de Antioquia (FLA), it is a pillar of paisa culture — and its profits are reinvested in health and education across Antioquia.
- ABV: 29% (58 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Base: Extra-pure sugarcane alcohols, natural anise essences, carbon-filtered water
- Origin: Antioquia, Colombia — Fábrica de Licores y Alcoholes de Antioquia (FLA)
- Style: Clear, unaged aguardiente — colorless and bright
The Paisa Pour
In Antioquia, aguardiente isn't just a drink — it is the soundtrack of the fiesta, and Antioqueño is its leading voice: Nielsen-cited as Colombia's category leader. The FLA, founded in the 1920s, distills extra-pure sugarcane alcohols and marries them with natural anise essences and carbon-filtered water, bottling a spirit that is colorless, translucent and unapologetically anise-forward. Like its Valle del Cauca rival Blanco del Valle, it is a departmental enterprise that gives back — profits fund health and education in Antioquia. Explore more at Antioqueño.
Tasting Notes
Colorless and bright. The nose brings sweet sugarcane and aniseed with a subtle alcoholic lift; the palate is sweet-spicy anise with warm, tingling alcohol — dry, with the anise prevailing into the finish.
How to Enjoy
Serve very cold, neat, in small shots — the classic Colombian serve. The bold anise also stands up in cocktails with lime, mint or tropical fruit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Antioqueño and Blanco del Valle? Both are Colombian anise aguardientes at 29% ABV; Antioqueño comes from the Fábrica de Licores de Antioquia (Medellín region) while Blanco del Valle comes from the Valle del Cauca — regional rivals with loyal followings.
Is Antioqueño aguardiente sweetened? The FLA makes both a sugar-free (Sin Azúcar) and a traditional sweetened version; the 58-proof bottling aligns with the Sin Azúcar listing at Virginia ABC — check the label to confirm the variant.
How do you drink aguardiente? Very cold, neat, in small shots among friends — or mixed into refreshing citrus cocktails.
Stock up on Antioqueno Aguardiente at Del Mesa Liquor and pour Colombia's favorite at home in San Diego, CA.