Is the national drink of Colombia, Aguardiente ..........the same as Sambuca?

kernow62 says on Jul 28, 2008, 16:53:

Most countries have an anise flavoured alcohol. Anisette in France, Ouzo in Greece and loads more. I imagine anise gives them all a similar flavour.

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yummyj says on Jul 28, 2008, 16:59:

Sambucca, Ouzo, or Galiano...they all have that annisette taste.

But staunch guardo drinkers say that it is NOT the same. Guardo is an acolhol, but the other are liqueures.

Personally, they are pretty the same. But I am sure an Italian would say that Guardo is different than Sambucca.

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jaramillo says on Jul 28, 2008, 17:02:

Sambuca, being Italian, is probably not made from sugar cane, as aguardiente is. But both are anise flavored distillates.

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Atrevido (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jul 28, 2008, 17:43:

kernow62 says on Jul 28, 2008, 17:46:

I think Sambuca is a sugar based alcohol.

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MitchAlvarez says on Jul 28, 2008, 17:47:

ill stick to my guarito........but only antioqueño.

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beisbollover says on Jul 28, 2008, 19:40:

I always thought Aguardiente tasted a but like the Italian grappa.

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bamacellist says on Jul 28, 2008, 21:59:

Gotta love the internet:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aguardiente

http://www.foodsubs.com/LiqueurAnise.html

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Tinto (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Jul 29, 2008, 00:01:

You can spot Elvis at K-Mart and James Brown at a tiendita in Colombia.



Source: the Wiki link in Bamacellist's post

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bostonmickey says on Jul 29, 2008, 09:25:

How do people like the aguardiente Sin Azucar? Just curious

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BillBigD says on Jul 29, 2008, 14:38:

I like the Sin Azucar better myself

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Jul 29, 2008, 14:52:

For me Sambuca is sweeter.

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nueva york bombero says on Jul 29, 2008, 15:00:

Aguardiente is spicier or more peppery (is that a word?) than sambuca.
It's got more bite than buca, which is why I like it!
In a few days I'll see the virgin faces of 5 firefighters drinking it!!!!

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robi666 (Trustee board) says on Jul 29, 2008, 16:48:

Sambuca is not like Aguardiente.
I prefer Aguardiente.

I went knock out for a coupe of days in Ios many years ago drinking a full bottle of Ouzu.
It doesn't happen with Aguardiente.
I would never try it with Sambuca... bleah.

"I always thought Aguardiente tasted a but like the Italian grappa."
Now... that's an heresy!
Where is my grappa?

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tejasmarcos says on Jul 29, 2008, 17:23:

how can you guys stand that chit? one of the worst hangovers i have had here.....

- vodka, spritzer, twist of lime please.

- or good single malt scotch on the rocks.

trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine...

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BillBigD says on Jul 29, 2008, 18:38:

Single malt scotch- Tejas- which ones to you like? Macallan,Lagavulin Laphroaig are my favs
Vodka- equally as nice as I enjoy a martini.
Aguardiente- I know you aren't suppose to but I pour it over ice and drink it without a water chaser.

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tejasmarcos says on Jul 29, 2008, 18:45:

macallan, glenmorangie, glenlivet. although the best scotch i ever had came from a hotel that made their own in scotland. it was the smoothest scotch i have ever had...

- it would be fun to travel to scotland one day and test a few...

trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine...

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Robert Jorge says on Jul 29, 2008, 20:41:

Sounds wierd, but aguardiente with ice and grapefruit juice isn't bad - but rum is much better if you have the option.

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