Antioqueno Aguardiente Sin Azucar (No Sugar)
Antioqueno Aguardiente Sin Azucar (No Sugar) is Colombia's best-selling aguardiente in its sugar-free form — the classic anise spirit of the Fábrica de Licores de Antioquia (FLA) in Medellín, made with extra-neutral sugarcane alcohol and natural anise essence, but with NO added sugar. Bottled at 29% ABV (58 proof) in 1.75L, it's the "Sin Azúcar" expression: same anise character as the traditional red-cap version, dry and clean instead of sweet. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 29% (58 proof)
- Size: 1.75L (confirmed US SKU)
- What "Sin Azúcar" means: no added sugar — the traditional version uses refined sugar; this one doesn't (per the official FLA portfolio)
- Production: extra-neutral sugarcane alcohol, natural anise essence, carbon-filtered water
- Producer: Fábrica de Licores de Antioquia (FLA), Medellín, Colombia
- Character: bright licorice-like anise, dry and clean, crisp warming finish
Colombia's Party Spirit, Without the Sugar
Aguardiente is Colombia in a glass — the anise spirit of ferias, Christmas and New Year — and Antioqueño is the country's best-selling bottle (third-party writeup). The Sin Azúcar version answers the modern drinker: the FLA's official portfolio describes it as excellent-quality aguardiente of extra-neutral alcohols "with sweet, spicy and alcoholic notes," blended with natural anise essences and no added sugar — the blue-cap ("tapa azul") bottle versus the traditional red cap (third-party detail). Serve it ice-cold the Colombian way. Explore more craft spirits, or shop the Antioqueño range at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per the official FLA portfolio (translated): sweet, spicy and alcoholic notes with natural anise character. Third-party writeups describe bright licorice-like anise, dry and clean without the traditional version's sweetness, and a crisp warming finish.
How to Enjoy
Very cold and neat — the Colombian tradition — or on the rocks. It also works in anise-forward cocktails.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is aguardiente?
Colombia's national spirit — an anise-flavored spirit distilled from sugarcane, traditionally served ice-cold at celebrations.
What does "Sin Azúcar" mean?
"Without sugar" — this version has no added sugar, unlike the traditional sweetened Antioqueño.
What is the ABV?
29% ABV (58 proof) for the US bottle. (A 24% European SKU exists — not this product.)
Where is it made?
By the Fábrica de Licores de Antioquia in Medellín, Colombia.
The Colombian classic, minus the sugar — pick up Antioqueño Sin Azúcar at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.