Agwa de Bolivia is a premium herbal liqueur with a story that blends Andean heritage, 19th-century European innovation, and modern craft distillation. Often shortened to AGWA, the brand is famous for being the only commercially available liqueur made with real Bolivian coca leaves, combined with a complex blend of botanicals that deliver a bold, energising, and unmistakably herbal flavour. At the heart of Agwa’s identity is the coca leaf, a plant that has been part of South American culture for thousands of years, traditionally chewed or brewed as tea by indigenous communities in the Andes. Long before modern spirits, coca was valued for its cultural, medicinal, and social significance, particularly in high-altitude regions where it helped with stamina and wellbeing
The concept of coca-infused alcoholic drinks dates back to the mid-1800s, when European producers began experimenting with coca as a botanical ingredient in tonics and fortified wines. Agwa traces its heritage to 1863 in Amsterdam, positioning itself as a modern continuation of these early coca-based spirits . While earlier coca drinks faded into history, Agwa de Bolivia revived the tradition with a contemporary focus on quality, legality, and responsible production. The brand bridges historic inspiration and modern compliance, bringing coca leaf flavour to a new generation of cocktail culture and premium spirits enthusiasts. It stands out in the spirits world not just for its ingredients, but for its identity and energy. The liqueur has become popular in nightlife, mixology, and cocktail bars, where it’s valued for its vivid green colour, bold herbal complexity, and naturally stimulating reputation.
It has earned international recognition and awards, including medals at global spirits competitions, reinforcing its reputation as a serious premium liqueur rather than a novelty.
