Gustoso Aguardiente Blanco Artisanal Rum
Gustoso Aguardiente Blanco Artisanal Rum is a 43% ABV (86 proof) unaged Mexican rum in a 750mL bottle — a blanc-style spirit from the eastern highlands of Uruapan, Michoacan, made from 100% estate-grown highland sugarcane. Fresh-pressed cane juice is fermented and pot-distilled while first-press molasses is copper column-distilled, then the two are blended clear — an artisanal take on Mexico's aguardiente tradition that drinks like white rum. It is in stock and available to order online now at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Proof / ABV: 43% ABV / 86 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: unaged (blanco) — no oak contact
- Origin: Uruapan highlands, Michoacan, Mexico; family farms
- Production: cane-juice pot still + molasses copper column-still blend; small batch
Mexico's Firewater, Made Like White Rum
Aguardiente means "firewater," and in Michoacan that fire comes from the highlands — cool nights, volcanic soil, and cane cut by hand on small family farms. Gustoso ferments fresh cane juice for pot-still depth and column-distills first-press molasses for lift, blending the two clear so the cane itself stays in the glass. The result is closer to a great rhum agricole's cousin than to industrial white rum: vegetal, savory, and alive. Compare it with other unaged white rums in the store, or explore the full Gustoso lineup at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Green pepper, citrus peel, white pepper, and fresh-cut sugarcane with a whisper of aloe.
Palate: Savory and vegetal — cane juice, white pepper, olive brine, and coconut water over a light smokiness.
Finish: Warm and clean, with peppered citrus lingering.
How to Enjoy
Built for cocktails with character — a Gustoso Daiquiri or a cane-forward Mojito shows the vegetal side, while a simple highball with soda and lime lets the 86-proof frame carry. Sip neat if you like your white spirits assertive; keep a bottle for tiki drinks that need backbone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gustoso Aguardiente a rum?
Yes — it is marketed and categorized as an artisanal white rum from Mexico; "Aguardiente" is the brand's name for its Mexican cane-distillate tradition.
What is the ABV of Gustoso Blanco?
43% ABV (86 proof). Note: one database lists 40% — the bottle should be checked to confirm.
Is Gustoso aged?
No — the Blanco is unaged and bottled clear.
Where is Gustoso made?
The eastern highlands of Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico, from estate-grown sugarcane.
From highland cane to your glass — order Gustoso Aguardiente Blanco Artisanal Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.