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Cachaça Pioneira is the result of the Dias Family tradition of producing high quality cachaça over several generations in the Bocaiuva region, in the north of Minas Gerais. The essential knowledge for producing this exceptional drink was carefully passed on to the current generation, who, aware of their responsibility, combined passion and dedication to create a truly distinctive drink. In a significant tribute to this rich heritage, the name "Cachaça Pioneira" was chosen, reflecting its meaning of being the first, the one that leads the way, the number one. This title is reinforced by the presence of the Dias Family Coat of Arms and the map of the State of Minas Gerais in our logo, highlighting the region recognized as the birthplace of the best cachaças in Brazil. Cachaça Pioneira Bálsamo 10 Years Special Bottle 750ml is a limited edition of 300 bottles, marked by finesse and complexity. With an alcohol content of 42%, its production respects time, revealing a unique aromatic profile, with floral, fruity and spicy notes from balsam wood. On the palate, it stands out for its balanced unctuousness and light spiciness, resulting from prolonged storage. It is recommended to enjoy it pure or in cocktails, highlighting its sophistication and versatility. It pairs perfectly with meats, sausages, blue cheeses and even intense cigars, elevating the tasting experience. Source Cachaçaria Nacional

Alambique Engenho da Cana is located in Ouro Branco, Minas Gerais. The property produces five own brands and an incredible mix of flavors designed to be present at all times. In the DNA of the producers are the characteristics of a legitimate Cachaça Artesanal, where care in manufacturing goes from planting to bottling. Only the heart of the drink, which is the noble part of the distillation, is used. All waste is used as a source of energy or fertilizer, so that production is sustainable and environmentally friendly. Once the distillation process is complete, the cachaça is stored in stainless steel vats for a year to balance and allow it to rest naturally. After this period, the drink is placed in wooden vats and barrels, where it will gain notable sensory characteristics. Cachaça Danada Di Boa Extra Premium is aged in French oak barrels, noble wood, and also in Amburana barrels for up to two years. With 40% alcohol content, the drink, which has already been awarded in competitions, has a golden color and smooth flavor, as well as notes of vanilla, nuts and almonds in its aroma and flavor. Furthermore, it brings a velvety, soft and harmonious sensation to the palate, catering to demanding palates. Cachaça from Minas Gerais, well aged in oak, with a light touch of amburana, golden in color and of the highest quality throughout its manufacturing process, in the city of Ouro Branco, Minas Gerais. A very full-bodied, clean and crystalline extra premium cachaça, which proves its high quality. Due to the fact that the aging barrels are toasted, Danada Di Boa Extra Premium can achieve notes such as: dried fruits, nuts, coffee and spices, with an unforgettable taste for your palate. Soft and elegant cachaça is very balanced. Source Cachaçaria Nacional.

Cachaça Beata Prata, produced in the city of Coronel Xavier Chaves, in the state of Minas Gerais, is a pure drink, different from the others, as it is not aged in wooden barrels. With 40% alcohol content, the distillate is only stored for six months in stainless steel vats. Crafted by hand, it is ideal for drinking pure and for preparing various drinks and cocktails. Source Cachaçaria Nacional

In 1988, Ailton Fernandes decided to found Cachaça Meia Lua e Lua Azul, on the Meia Lua farm, in Salinas, in the North of Minas Gerais. At the end of 2019, it was renamed Meia Lua Destilaria, a very ambitious project derived from the incorporation of the Premissa and Unna brands. Today, the distillery stands out with top-notch products. Success was the result of hard work and effort in the search for the best quality. At the same time, Beleza de Minas cachaça was produced in this still, a superior line aged for 3 years in Bálsamo and the result was a high quality distilled drink with the typical passage through barrels made with Brazilian wood called Bálsamo with a citrine yellow color, notes of green tea, anise, fennel, herbal touch, integrated alcohol, elegant but with a striking personality and long aftertaste. Source Cachaçaria Nacional.

With its still located in the city of Dores do Turvo/MG, Fazenda Jeremias has its own sugarcane fields, cultivated without the use of pesticides. When the sugarcane reaches the ideal point, it is harvested manually, without burning. Grinding is done daily, producing a broth that is always fresh and pure. The sugarcane juice (garapa) goes to the fermentation vats, where the must is formed, always following the traditional Minas artisanal system, using natural products (corn flour) without additives, obtaining the best yeast and aroma. pleasant. For distillation, the traditional process is used in copper stills. Without rushing, the cachaça is distilled and then slowly cooled with all the control and care. Cachaça Fazenda Jeremias Ouro is stored in Umburana barrels and Cachaça Fazenda Jeremias Prata is stored in Jequitibá barrels for a period of two years, while Cachaça Dores do Turvo is aged for one year in legitimate Oak barrels and then both are triple aged. filtered and bottled on the Farm itself for your peace of mind and guarantee. Cachaça Fazenda Jeremias Prata Jequitibá is an extremely quality product, which is stored in Jequitibá barrels for one year. Furthermore, the distillate has an alcohol content of 42%. Source Cachaçaria Nacional.

There is no information on the internet about this cachaça, other than that it is produced in Nova União, Minas Gerais, the same city as Germana cachaça. This coincidence leads us to wonder whether Jamais Esquecerei has its own still or outsources its production or belongs to the Germana Group. Sensory:: Golden yellow, notes of dried fruits, caramel, pleasant sweetness, integrated alcohol, long finish.

Cachaça Vargem Grande is a quality Brazilian drink, produced by hand in the city of Araçuaí, Vale do Jequitinhonha, a traditional region for cachaça production in the State of Minas Gerais. Furthermore, the sugar cane from which it originates, of excellent origin, is cultivated without the use of pesticides, does not suffer fires during harvest and is planted on appropriate land, which gives it, in the end, well-defined and regional. In this way, the fermentation of the must is carried out using yeast obtained in the environment, in a natural way, without the use of any artificial substance and its distillation is carried out in a copper still, in the same way as the best distilled products are obtained throughout the world. world. After its production, carried out slowly, it is sent to a warehouse, where it remains in oak barrels for a minimum period of 12 months, after which it presents a specific bouquet, appreciated by demanding consumers. Cachaça Vargem Grande Ouro 750ml is an artisanal cachaça from Minas Gerais stored in oak barrels for one year. Furthermore, it has an alcohol content of 42% and a golden yellow color. Source: Cachaçaria Nacional.

The still that makes this cachaça is located in Salinas, Minas Gerais, the most famous producing region in Brazil and which is also a specific IG/IP (Geographical Indication of Origin) for cachaça. In order to soften the drink, the cachaça is first stored in Jequitibá and Ipê barrels and then aged in Bálsamo barrels. After 2 years of aging in Brazilian wood, the cachaça is sold. It has a straw yellow color, light citrus tone, aromatic, floral, fruity and herbal, delicate notes of anise, fennel, fennel, alcohol, balanced sugar and acidity, integrated alcohol, long and elegant finish.

Cachaça Batista was founded by José Batista de Oliveira in 1943, at Fazenda Cachoeirinha, in Sacramento, in the Triângulo Mineiro, on land bordering the Serra da Canastra National Park. At that time, in the middle of World War II, with Brazil in a sugar production crisis, José Batista cultivated on his farm a variety of sugarcane known as Argentina or Tucumã, used in the manufacture of rapaduras to make up for the sugar shortage. It was then that José Batista came up with the idea of fermenting and distilling the broth made from rapaduras, thus inaugurating the production of the drink that would become a legend in the region. In 1958, the brand, at the time called Caninha Batista, gained the famous star logo associated with the slogan "Estrela das Gerais”, enchanting palates until 1974, when its activities were suspended. Today, very few bottles from those early days are kept as rare jewels in the collection of a privileged few. Upon turning 90, Mr. José Batista confessed to his son-in-law Marco Antonio Afonso da Mota his desire to continue his project. Challenge accepted, Marco inherited the secrets and techniques of how to make a good cachaça and continues to perpetuate his father-in-law's dream, keeping alive the legend of the drink and its unparalleled quality. In 2008, with enthusiasm and a keen entrepreneurial spirit, Marco Antônio and his son, Marco Elísio, built the new Cachaça Batista facilities at Fazenda Boa Sorte, rescuing a tradition of more than 70 years, renewed by modern production techniques. Today, the new factory consolidates its position as an enterprise that honors the brand's tradition and projects a new cycle for permanence in a scenario that is openly receptive to Brazilian still cachaça. Cachaça Batista Amburana 600ml is a drink stored for a year and a half in amburana barrels, a typically Brazilian wood. Light, has an alcohol content of 40%. Aging gives a light and sweet wood taste, which pleases different palates. Packaged in traditional beer bottles, it is part of the retro line and is a revival of labels from the 1950s. Attention! Careful! This batch brought a musty aroma and flavor. Source: Cachaçaria Nacional