Pronounced ‘Thock-O’ and first sold in 1956, Zoco is the oldest and leading brand of Pacharán, a Spanish liqueur made by macerating sloe berries collected from the blackthorn, in an anise-flavoured spirit (anisette). Zoco was founded by the family of Ambrosio Velasco who had been producing patxaran in the Viana area since 1816. Marketed in a distinctive square bottle. Tasting Notes: Nose: Stewed prunes, pungent aniseed and cold breakfast tea. Palate: Lightly syrupy and honeyed with sloe berries, ripe cherry, strong liquorice and stewed prunes with anise freshness. Finish: Ripe plums and aniseed with cracked black pepper and hints of chocolate. The Oldest Commercial Brand Of Pacharan (Aka Patxaran), Zoco Is Produced In The Basque Region. It's Made By Steeping Sloes, Coffee And Vanilla In Anisette, Producing An Interesting And Complex Liqueur.
