Raw materials
coca leaves (decocainized)
distilled vodka (neutral base, five distillations)
sugar
water
Brand
Agwa
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Agwa is the brand of a liqueur made from decocainized Bolivian coca leaves, produced from a distilled leaf extract and a blend of over 36 botanicals; commercial production takes place in Amsterdam and is managed/distributed by Babco Europe.
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Producer range Agwa
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herbal liqueurs
exotic liqueurs
cocktail ingredients
international brand
Representative products
Agwa De Bolivia Coca Leaf Liqueur 70cl
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Bolivian coca leaves are harvested at high altitude, transported under license and subjected to a process that removes the principal alkaloid. The decocainized leaves are macerated and steam-distilled to obtain an alcoholic extract; this extract is then blended with five-times distilled vodka, sugar, water and the botanical blend prior to bottling.
Distillation
Maceration of decocainized coca leaves followed by steam distillation to obtain the extract; the resulting flavor is then blended with neutral vodka and the other ingredients.
Producer history Agwa
The modern Agwa de Bolivia product is known as a liqueur based on decocainized Bolivian coca leaves; the commercial version was introduced on the global market in recent years and the brand is managed and distributed by Babco Europe. The leaves are harvested in Bolivia and then transported for decocainization and distillation in Europe, with production and bottling in Amsterdam.
Production philosophy
To highlight the traditional aromatic profile of the Bolivian coca leaf (with the principal alkaloid removed) and integrate it with a rich mix of herbs and botanicals to create a distinctive, versatile liqueur intended both for direct consumption and as a cocktail ingredient.
Territory
Raw material origin: Bolivia (coca leaves). Production/bottling: Amsterdam, Netherlands. Brand management and distribution: Babco Europe (business contacts also in Ireland). Market: international distribution.
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