Santo Pēcado Joven is made purely from Pacifica Agave found in the Sonoran desert in Northwestern Mexico. Sonora’s desert climate is known to have two wet seasons that give a lifeline to various streams that wind throughout the hills. Crowns of agave flourish. Tremendous influx of water, mixed with clay, create a perfect environment for Pacifica to produce rich, earthy flavors that make Bacanora famous.
The fact that Santo Pecado is so high quality and arrives at such a nice price point is a testament to the state of this sector. You can sip it and get those distinctive flavors of agave spirits in the north, those pickle notes and bits of mineral highlights. Or, try it out in a mezcal negroni where that 45% ABV matches the amaro perfectly. The default one liter bottle at about $63 makes it an instant addition to my home cocktail bar while the bigger story of Northern Mexican spirits is exciting to follow. They have their own identity, flavors, history, and future. I can’t wait to try more of them and see where they go.
