Crafted in the Mountains,

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Colombian
Spirits
Collection

Word: Desquite
Category: Spirit/Liquor

Origin: Colombia
Popularity: International

Phonetic Pronunciation: /dehs-kee-teh/

Phonetic Pronunciation:
/dehs-kee-teh/

The namesake of our award-winning aguardiente, Desquite signifies to get even, to get satisfaction or to get or give a second chance. It is a reminder that we all need second chances in life and love.

100% COLOMBIAN CRAFTED

The spirit of Desquite always begins with authentic ingredients. All sugar cane used in the making of Desquite comes from local sugar cane farmers in Colombia. We cultivate a portion of the cane we use at Hacienda La Carlina, the rest comes from our neighbors and fellow cane growers or panela producers.

A Slow, Deliberate Process

To make our molasses, we first extract the cane juice using our traditional grinder, we then evaporate about 50% of the water in the juice by applying heat in large boiling pans using a horizontal oven.

Desquite Artisanal Colombia Aguardiente Slow Deliberate Process

Desquite Artisanal Colombia Aguardiente Our Process

one drop at a time

The molasses are then rehydrated and fermented for 5 days under strict controlled conditions. We then distill the obtained mash in a hybrid 9-plate copper still. Our process requires patience, the same care that any artisan takes to make its local products.

THE RESULT

AWARD-WINNING AGUARDIENTE

Desquite Aguardiente International Award Winner

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Colombian Aguardiente

The Spirit of Second Chances

The Story of Desquite

In the 1830's the Colombian government seized the production of alcoholic beverages to turn them into a source of income by creating a state monopoly. Over time aguardiente became just a mixture of pure alcohol, water and anise extract - tragically losing its classic flavor.

In 2020 the law changed and a new era in the production of Colombian spirits was reawoken.

Licores Artesanales revives traditional distillation techniques to produce Aguardiente. This is why you will find such complex aromatic profiles in Desquite, being produced from Virgin Molasses, true to its origins.

We take pride in creating a flavor rich in heritage that honors the aguardiente of hundreds of years ago: with grassy, spicy and cinnamon aromas derived naturally from our organically grown cane.

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a clear commitment

Our priority is to take care of our community, the surrounding mountains, and its rivers, as these are the essential elements that give Desquite its rich profile.

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