🔥 Have you ever heard of Bacanora? It’s time to discover one of Mexico’s best-kept spirit secrets! In Part 1 of our exclusive interview, Crystal from The Liquor Connoisseur sits down with Rodrigo Bojórquez — Master Distiller, Founder, and Chairman of Kilinga Bacanora — to dive deep into the fascinating story behind this rare agave spirit. 🌵🥃What you'll learn in this episode:✨ What Bacanora is and how it differs from Mezcal and Tequila✨ How Bacanora disappeared for nearly 80 years due to prohibition in Sonora, Mexico✨ The special wild agave (Agave Angustifolia Pacifica) used to craft Kilinga Bacanora✨ Why Bacanora has a protected Denomination of Origin (DO) — it can only be made in Sonora, just like Champagne can only come from Champagne, France!✨ How Rodrigo and his family turned a passion for Bacanora into an award-winning brand✨ The traditional methods and extreme climate that shape every bottle of KilingaWhether you're an agave enthusiast, spirits collector, or simply curious about the hidden gems of the liquor world, this episode is a must-watch. Rodrigo also shares a tasting guide so you can truly savor the layers of flavor in Bacanora — from sweet smoky notes to elegant desert complexity. 🌵🎶👉 Stay tuned for Parts 2 and 3, where we dive deeper into the tasting notes, production secrets, and the future of Bacanora!📌 Chapters:00:00 - Introduction to Bacanora01:00 - The Forgotten Spirit: Bacanora’s History02:00 - The Wild Agave Behind Bacanora04:00 - Bacanora’s Protected Denomination of Origin05:45 - How Kilinga Bacanora Started08:00 - Rodrigo’s Journey from Hobby to Distillery09:00 - How to Taste Bacanora Properly10:45 - Flavor, Aroma, and the Magic of Agave11:30 - Music and Energy in Fermentation👇 Let us know in the comments: Have you ever tried Bacanora? How would you describe it compared to Tequila or Mezcal?💬 If you love learning about spirits from true artisans, hit SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications! 🛎️Follow Kilinga Bacanora to learn more about this spirit:Website: https://kilingabacanora.com/Facebook: @bacanorakilingaInstagram: @kilingabacanoraFollow us:Website: TheLiquorConnoisseur.comInstagram: @theliquorconnoisseurTikTok: @theliquorconnoisseurFacebook: @theliquorconnoisseur+21 A true connoisseur knows their limit, drink responsibly! #drinkresponsibly #drinktoremembernottoforget ©2025 The liquor Connoisseur, Oklahoma City, OK. Please Drink Responsibly
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