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Cachaça Aviador was a gold medalist in the twentieth Brazilian Wines and Spirits competition (2021) and voted best in the London Competitions (2022), in which it won a gold medal. They have been sugar cane producers since approximately 1850 in Serra da Ibiapaba in the state of Ceará, with pioneers in the production of artisanal organic cachaça and sustainability in production. The production of cachaça aviador is unique due to the combination of all the knowledge about the manufacturing process, which ranges from soil preparation to bottling, with the mild climate and favorable soil of Viçosa do Ceará. Furthermore, the raw material is grown organically and manually, which guarantees high quality in the final product. In April 2024, the Brazilian government, through the National Institute of Properties, granted the registration of Geographical Indication (GI), in the species Indication of Origin (IP), for Viçosa do Ceará, which is a production center for this cachaça . The region is now alongside the most famous in Brazil in the production of cachaças alongside Salinas in Minas Gerais, Paraty in Rio de Janeiro, Abaíra in Bahia, Morretes in Paraná and Luiz Alves in Santa Catarina. Sensory analysis: clear, aromas of sugar cane, vegetal, fruity, pleasant sweetness, alcohol present, medium finish. Source: Bendita dose website.

The still is located in the most famous Brazilian region for the production of Cachaça, in Salinas, the Brazilian capital of cachaça, in the state of Minas Gerais and has a geographical indication of legally certified origin (AOC or DOC style of Cachaça). The Extra Premium line with 3 different cachaças was launched this year and this Putumuju wood is called Araribá in some regions and is not common and is very exotic sensorially. Amber color, aromatic, fruity, jam, mentholated, toast, caramel, balanced acidity, integrated alcohol, long finish. At low temperatures and in contact with air, the cachaça becomes cloudy.

Produced in Pirapetinga - MG, this Arborea cachaça blend was stored for 1 year in oak barrels and 6 months in Umburana barrels. 39% Alcoholic Graduation. Fresh fruity aromas such as peach combined with a soft, creamy sweetness and complex evolution. Pairs well with preserves, eggs, mushrooms, tomato base or creamy dishes such as moqueca and raw meats. Source: Cachaçaria Alambique website.

Cachaça Fazenda Nicaragua Prata is produced in the municipality of Jequitinhonha in the northeast of the state of Minas Gerais. The cachaça rests for a short time in a Jequitibá barrel just to refine the aromas and flavors and the wood does not add color to the cachaça. Clear, vegetable aromas, neutral, sugar cane sweetness, balanced, medium final.

Cachaça Flor da Mantiqueira Ouro 700ml is produced in Santo Antônio da Patrulha, a city located in the state of Minas Gerais. With 41% alcohol content, the distillate is classified as gold due to the wood in which it is stored, thus presenting a yellowish color. This specific bottle imparts a musty aroma to the wood. Source Cachaçaria Nacional.

Cachaça Flor das Gerais is produced in the municipality of Felixlândia, in the Central region of Minas Gerais. The first still was founded at the beginning of the 20th century by the family patriarch, who led production until the 1940s, when the craft became the responsibility of one of his three sons. Information: Aged for at least 24 months in Oak (Quercus sp). We started using American and French barrels, which brought different aromas to our product line, back in 1990 and the cachaça aged in them is still a favorite among consumers. Color: Translucent, Straw Gold. Body: Intense and moderate yellowish shine. Moderate/high oiliness with the formation of dense and well-defined tears. Aroma: Strong presence of spices such as cloves and cardamom followed by a sweet aroma of vanilla with notes of nuts and sweet banana. Intense woody, low acidity and balanced alcohol. Mouth: Complex and velvety. It starts with a medium sweetness that highlights notes of vanilla and molasses, ending with a striking, dry and long-lasting woody aftertaste. Low acidity and bitterness. Fonte Flor das Gerais website.

Flor de Salinas cachaça is produced on the Angico farm in the city of Salinas. It is part of the portfolio of the same producer as the traditional Sabiá cachaça, and preserves the experience of more than eighty years of history. Resting in umburana barrels, it acquires the color and softness characteristic of this wood. Cachaça is aged for 3 years in Brazilian wood barrels called Amburana or Umburana. Sensory analysis: Straw yellow, aromatic, honey, cinnamon and clove, carpentry wood, alcohol and acidity are balanced, medium final.

Cachaça For de Salinas Ouro 600ml is aged in balsam barrels for 2 years, which guarantees an intense flavor typical of wood, worthy of being tasted. Furthermore, the drink has a 43% alcohol content and can be consumed neat (room temperature or chilled) or used as a base for preparing drinks such as the traditional caipirinha. Finally, the distillate contains an intense, typical wood flavor, as well as intense aromas reminiscent of spices. Source Cachaçaria Nacional