Real Antioqueño Aguardiente – 48 Proof (24% ABV) | 750ml

Real Antioqueño Aguardiente is a premium Colombian aguardiente from Fábrica de Licores de Antioquia, created as a more refined expression of the traditional aguardiente style. Made without added sugar and rested in American oak barrels, it develops a soft, delicate character while maintaining the distinctive anise profile associated with Colombian aguardiente.

At 24% ABV, Real Antioqueño offers a smooth and approachable profile with notes of anise, vanilla, oak, coconut, and subtle citrus-herbal character. Its naturally pale amber-white appearance and silky texture distinguish it from more traditional clear aguardiente expressions.

Key Details

Spirit Type: Aguardiente
Brand: Antioqueño
Expression: Real
Producer: Fábrica de Licores de Antioquia (FLA)
Origin: Colombia
Style: Premium Aguardiente
Sugar: No Added Sugar
Alcohol Content: 24% ABV / 48 Proof
Bottle Size: 750ml
Barrel Rest: American Oak
Primary Character: Anise, vanilla, oak, coconut, citrus-herbal notes

Process & Production

Real Antioqueño is made using extra-neutral alcohols and natural anise essence, with the spirit receiving additional character through time spent resting in American oak barrels. According to the producer, this oak resting contributes to the spirit's smooth and delicate character as well as its distinctive flavor profile.

Unlike traditional sweetened aguardiente, Real Antioqueño is produced without added sugar. The combination of natural anise character and oak maturation creates a softer, more refined expression while retaining the recognizable identity of Colombian aguardiente.

Appearance

A naturally delicate amber-white tone with subtle pearly and grayish highlights. The soft coloration comes from its time resting in American oak.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Soft anise combines with vanilla, oak, coconut, and subtle citrus-herbal notes.

Palate: Smooth and silky, with delicate anise and vanilla supported by gentle oak, coconut, and lightly sweet and spicy sensations.

Finish: Warm and clean, with lingering anise, soft oak, vanilla, and subtle herbal-citrus character.

What Makes It Special

Real Antioqueño takes the traditional Colombian aguardiente style in a more refined direction. Its combination of no added sugar, natural anise character, and American oak resting gives it a softer and more layered profile than a straightforward unaged aguardiente.

Its distinctive pale color, elegant bottle presentation, and silky texture also make it well suited for sipping and special occasions, while still retaining the unmistakable anise character expected from aguardiente.

How to Enjoy

• Chilled and served neat

• Over ice

• As a traditional Colombian-style pour

• With citrus

• In refreshing aguardiente cocktails

• Alongside Colombian and Latin American cuisine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Real Antioqueño Aguardiente?
Real Antioqueño is a premium Colombian aguardiente from Fábrica de Licores de Antioquia, made without added sugar and rested in American oak barrels.

What proof is Real Antioqueño?
It is bottled at 24% ABV, equivalent to 48 proof.

Is Real Antioqueño sweetened?
No. Real Antioqueño is made without added sugar.

What does Real Antioqueño taste like?
The producer describes a soft profile with anise, vanilla, wood, coconut, and citrus-herbal notes, along with silky, warm, and subtly spicy sensations on the palate.

Does Real Antioqueño have oak character?
Yes. The spirit rests in American oak barrels, which contributes to its smoothness and adds vanilla, wood, and coconut-like characteristics.

Where is Real Antioqueño from?
Real Antioqueño is produced in Colombia by Fábrica de Licores de Antioquia.

Brand Story

Fábrica de Licores de Antioquia produces Aguardiente Antioqueño, one of Colombia's traditional aguardiente brands. The Real expression was developed as a premium interpretation of this Colombian spirit, combining the familiar anise character of aguardiente with a softer profile created through American oak resting.

Real Antioqueño reflects the tradition of Antioqueño aguardiente while offering a more polished style intended for consumers looking for a delicate, oak-influenced expression of Colombia's signature anise spirit.