Cocalero de Altura
Cocalero de Altura is a Bolivian botanical spirit distilled in La Paz, around 3,600 metres above sea level. This 700ml, 40% ABV expression uses more than twenty botanicals and offers the pronounced botanical and spicy character described by Japanese retailer Felicity.
Product Details
| Brand | Cocalero |
|---|---|
| Expression | De Altura |
| Origin | La Paz, Bolivia |
| Style | Botanical spirit |
| Bottle size | 700ml |
| Alcohol content | 40% ABV |
| Botanicals | More than 20; Japanese importer materials identify palo santo, eucalyptus, coriander and anise among the selection |
| Packaging | No presentation box included |
Tasting Notes
Felicity's De Altura description emphasises its botanicals, spice and unsweet style. It does not provide a complete nose-to-finish assessment; the summary below reflects that limit.
- Nose: No separate verified aroma breakdown is provided.
- Palate / overall style: Botanical-led and spicy, described by the retailer as not sweet and suited to cocktails.
- Finish: No separate verified finish description is provided.
Distilled in the Heights of La Paz
Japanese importer Kokubu identifies La Paz as the distillation location and names locally sourced palo santo, eucalyptus, coriander and anise among the botanicals. Felicity also describes coca leaves within a selection of more than twenty ingredients, a thirty-day resting period after distillation, and dilution with natural water from the Cordillera Real mountains.
Explore our herb and spice selection, or browse the wider liqueur collection for other botanical cocktail ingredients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cocalero de Altura made?
It is distilled in La Paz, Bolivia. The brand's association with an Irish company does not change this expression's Bolivian origin.
Is this the same expression as Cocalero Clasico?
No. De Altura is the 40% ABV expression shown here, with its own botanical recipe and La Paz production. Details from other Cocalero expressions should not be assumed to apply.
Is it a sweet style?
Felicity describes De Altura as a botanical, spicy spirit that is not sweet and is suitable for cocktails. This is a flavour description, not a sugar-content or nutritional claim.
Does it come with a gift box?
No presentation box is included with this 700ml listing.
Will I need to pay import duties or taxes?
Our Shipping Policy states that international orders ship DDU. Customers pay applicable import duties, taxes and local fees, which are excluded from product and shipping prices. US and UK buyers should check their destination requirements; EU buyers should check those of their destination member state. Confirm destination availability and shipping charges at checkout.
What is your return and refund policy?
Our Returning & Exchanging policy generally treats sales as final. For damaged or incorrect items, contact us within 7 days of signing for delivery and obtain a Return Number before returning anything. Incorrect items must remain unopened; photograph breakage safely. Approved refunds go to the original payment method after receipt and inspection.
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International orders are shipped DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid). Import duties, taxes and local customs fees are not included in the item price or shipping charge and are the customer’s responsibility. Requirements differ between the United States, the United Kingdom, EU member states and other destinations. See our shipping policy for current details.
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Return & Refund
Since we ship alcoholic beverages, all sales are generally final. We don't accept returns or exchanges just for a change of mind.But if things go wrong—like your bottle breaks in transit or we accidentally send you the wrong one—we've absolutely got your back! Here is how we handle it:
The 7-Day Window
If your item is damaged or incorrect, please reach out to us within 7 days of signing for your package. After 7 days, we unfortunately won't be able to process a return or exchange.
Item Condition
If we sent you the wrong item by mistake, please make sure it stays unopened and in its original condition. (If your item arrived broken, just safely take some clear photos for us instead!)
Refused or Undeliverable Packages
Any packages that are refused by the customer upon delivery, or returned to sender due to an incorrect/incomplete address provided by the customer, are subject to a return shipping and restocking fee. This fee will be deducted from your refund.
In addition, original shipping costs are strictly non-refundable for refused packages. If a package is abandoned or destroyed by the carrier due to a customer's refusal to pay local customs duties, no refund will be issued.