Santo Pecado Joven Bacanora Artesanal
Santo Pecado Joven Bacanora Artesanal is a 90-proof (45% ABV) artisanal agave spirit from the Sierra de Sonora, Mexico, bottled at a full 1L. Made purely from Pacifica agave roasted in underground mesquite-fired stone ovens and double-distilled in copper pot stills, it opens with mesquite smoke, grass and pepper, and finishes dry and earthy with an aroma of vanilla. Order this rare Sonoran spirit online from Del Mesa Liquor today.
- ABV: 45% (90 proof)
- Size: 1L
- Origin: Sierra de Sonora, Sonora, Mexico
- Agave: 100% Agave Pacifica, hand-harvested
- Process: roasted in underground mesquite-fired stone ovens, fermented 12 days, double-distilled in copper pot stills
- Style: Joven (unaged) bacanora
Sonora's "holy sin," straight from the desert
Bacanora can only be made in Sonora, Mexico, where it carries a denomination of origin — and for most of the 20th century it was distilled underground, out of sight of prohibition-era authorities. Santo Pēcado ("holy sin") honors that outlaw spirit: Pacifica agave crowns are roasted over mesquite in earthen ovens, milled and fermented for 12 days, then double-distilled to a crystal-clear spirit that importer Preiss Imports describes as dry, complex, and earthy. It is a cousin of mezcal and a natural stand-in for any agave-spirit cocktail base — the brand itself recommends it in margaritas and palomas. Explore more agave spirits in our tequila and Santo Pecado selections.
Tasting Notes
Nose: vanilla paired with mesquite smoke. Palate: mesquite smoke gives way to grass, hay and pepper, with a rich texture. Finish: dry, earthy and grounded.
How to Enjoy
Drink Santo Pecado neat to meet the smoke head-on, or stir it with vermouth or an orange liqueur, where its earthiness punches through beautifully. It also makes a distinctive margarita or paloma — use it anywhere you'd reach for a blanco tequila when you want a smokier, more rustic edge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is bacanora?
Bacanora is an agave-derived spirit that can only legally be made in the Mexican state of Sonora, where it holds a denomination of origin. It is made from Agave Pacifica roasted in earthen ovens and is typically smokier and more rustic than tequila.
Is bacanora the same as mezcal?
They are related but not identical: mezcal is the broad category of agave spirits, and bacanora is Sonora's own regional expression of it — made only from Pacifica agave and only within Sonora's borders.
How strong is Santo Pecado Joven Bacanora?
It is bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof) — a full-strength spirit built for sipping neat or standing up in cocktails.
What does "Santo Pecado" mean?
It translates roughly to "holy sin" — a nod to the spirit's bootlegging history in Sonora's deserts.
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