Estaca Bacanora is a high‑end agave spirit from Sonora, born from 400 years of rebellious desert tradition. Slightly smoky and robust, it balances roasted agave, caramel and vanilla with earthy spice, mineral notes and a smooth, lingering finish. Perfect for sipping neat or in elevated agave cocktails, it is the elegant bridge between Tequila and Mezcal
Estaca Salvaje is a rare invitation to taste the Sonoran wilderness. Foraged from the Sierra Madre mountains, this “Wild Agave” spirit delivers an intensity that cultivated agave simply cannot match. It opens with delicate floral aromatics, leading into a powerful core of wet earth, intense minerals, and a bold, smoky finish. Housed in a collectible white ceramic bottle, it is the definition of liquid terroir, savory, complex, and undeniably wild.
Estaca is born from Defiance, honoring the bold “outlaw” spirit of Sonora that survived 77 years of prohibition. This legacy of resilience is embedded in every bottle.
We are grounded in Provenance, exclusively sourcing Agave Pacifica from the unique, mineral-rich terroir of Quiriego, Sonora, which imparts a complex character that cannot be replicated.
Through the Mastery of a Master Sommelier and third-generation distillers, we refine this raw history into a spirit of unmatched elegance and purity, combining ancient roasting with precise distillation for a sophisticated, velvety finish.
For nearly 400 years, Bacanora has been the hidden soul of Sonora, Mexico. But its story is one of defiance, not just tradition. In 1915, the Governor of Sonora outlawed its production, deeming it a “sinful” indulgence. For 77 long years, until 1992, Bacanora was forced underground. It became a moonshine spirit, kept alive by bacanoreros, growers, artisans, and outlaws, who risked imprisonment and even death to preserve their heritage in secret stills hidden within the Sierra Madre mountains.
Estaca Bacanora is the proud revival of this rebellious legacy. We are rooted in Quiriego, Sonora, where the Alaniz family has cultivated Agave Pacifica for generations. Our philosophy marries this rugged history with uncompromising modern quality. Founded by Master Sommelier Emmanuel Kemiji, we treat Bacanora with the reverence reserved for fine wine. We harvest only mature, organic agave and roast it in traditional earthen pits to unlock a deep, savory character. Yet, we refine this raw intensity through double distillation in copper and steel, ensuring a spirit that is incredibly smooth and free of additives.
We believe Bacanora is the “missing link” in the agave world, possessing the complexity of Mezcal without the aggressive smoke, and the elegance of fine Tequila with far more character. Today, we invite you to taste the history of the desert. It is no longer a crime to drink it, but it still feels like a revolution. Stake your claim on the spirit that refused to die