What is Bacanora?
Bacanora is the hidden gem of Mexico’s agave spirits — crafted exclusively in the mountains of Sonora from Agave Pacifica, a varietal that thrives in the desert’s extremes. For 77 years Bacanora was outlawed, made only in secret and passed down through families. Today, it holds a protected denomination of origin, much like tequila or mezcal, and is finally being celebrated beyond Sonora.
The process is traditional and rooted in the land: agave hearts are slow-roasted (either in underground mesquite wood ovens or modern steam ovens), crushed, and fermented naturally before being distilled into a spirit that lands between tequila and mezcal — sweeter than tequila, less smoky than mezcal, with its own distinctive Sonoran character.
Montaraz 1911 Bacanora
Smooth Sonoran classic. Vapor-cooked agave delivers citrus, piloncillo, and herbal notes in a clean, balanced sip that’s won gold on the competition stage.
Hacienda Las Calaveras Manchado
Founded in 2020, Hacienda Las Calaveras is a family-owned estate in La Colorada, Sonora. Inspired by the legacy of Don Manuel “Montaraz” Torres Escoboza, the brand honors the centuries-old tradition of Bacanora while embracing innovation. Using 100% Agave Pacifica grown in the rugged Sonoran desert, Montaraz captures the region’s unique character — a spirit born of heat, cold, and resilience, crafted with care for a new generation of drinkers.
Montaraz Coffee Cream
Agave spirit meets rich coffee cream. A Sonoran twist on dessert in a glass — think Baileys, but bolder, smoother, and rooted in Bacanora tradition.
Bacatam Hard Seltzers
Craft seltzers made with real fruit pulp — no fake flavors. Shake, sip, and taste Tamarind, Paloma, Mango-Guava, or Jamaica (hibiscus). Fuller, juicier, and way more authentic than the big-brand fizz.
Cola Blanca was born on a family ranch in Mazatán, Sonora, during the quiet days of the pandemic. Inspired by the wild agaves growing on the land, its founders revived the most traditional method of Bacanora production: roasting hearts in underground pit ovens with mesquite wood. The result is a spirit that lands between tequila and mezcal — naturally sweet from Sonora’s desert-grown agave, with a subtle smoky, barbecue-like finish. Named after the whitetail deer native to the region, Cola Blanca is a tribute to Sonora’s land, heritage, and resilience.
Cola Blanca Bacanora
Born on a ranch during lockdown, roasted in underground mesquite ovens. A smoky, barbecue-kissed Bacanora that lands between tequila and mezcal but with a Sonoran soul all its own.
Cola Blanca Bacanora
Cola Blanca Ceramic Edition
A showpiece Bacanora — 51% ABV, slow-distilled, bottled in ceramic. Sweet desert agave, subtle mesquite smoke, bold proof. Premium Sonora in every pour.