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Despite the well-made label, this cachaça and its still do not have registration or authorization to produce and has been operating clandestinely since 1989. The still and a producer's restaurant are located in the municipality of Sabará, state of Minas Gerais. The still operates in precarious conditions and the environment where the production is located it is neither hygienic nor healthy. Sensory analysis: transparent color, sweet aromas, chlorinated water, no sugarcane sweetness, medium-low acidity, medium-low finish. Woodless base in which the "head" and "tail" of the distillate are probably mixed so as not to have a loss in production.

Following the family tradition of cultivation and love for the land, the property is located at the source of the Extrema River, 65 km north of Formosa, in Goiás. Due to the love for the drink, the idea of producing Cachaça Caialua emerged. In 2009, work began on sugarcane fields, civil construction, equipment and a lot of study on the product. In 2012, the first cachaça was born. Harvesting is manual, using sugarcane foliage and bagasse as animal feed. The cooling water in the distillation process returns to rivers and streams. Vinasse is used as fertilizer in the sugarcane fields themselves. Cachaça Caialua Extra Premium Single Barrel 5 Years Old 700ml is a limited commemorative edition called José Saraiva with numbered bottles and a drink aged for five years in American oak barrels. It presents notes of striking caramel mixed with tannin, finishing with touches of burnt coconut. Light, has an alcohol content of 40%. Source Cachaçaria Nacional.

Following the family tradition of cultivation and love for the land, the property is located at the source of the Extrema River, 65 km north of Formosa, in Goiás. Due to the love for the drink, the idea of producing Cachaça Caialua emerged. In 2009, work began on sugarcane fields, civil construction, equipment and a lot of study on the product. In 2012, the first cachaça was born. Harvesting is manual, using sugarcane foliage and bagasse as animal feed. The cooling water in the distillation process returns to rivers and streams. Vinasse is used as fertilizer in the sugarcane fields themselves. Cachaça Caialua Extra Premium Single Barrel 5 Years Old 700ml is a drink aged for five years in American oak barrels. It presents notes of striking caramel mixed with tannin, finishing with touches of burnt coconut. Light, has an alcohol content of 40%. Source Cachaçaria Nacional.

Following the family tradition of cultivation and love for the land, the property is located at the source of the Extrema River, 65 km north of Formosa, in Goiás. Due to the love for the drink, the idea of producing Cachaça Caialua emerged. In 2009, work began on sugarcane fields, civil construction, equipment and a lot of study on the product. In 2012, the first cachaça was born. Harvesting is manual, using sugarcane foliage and bagasse as animal feed. The cooling water in the distillation process returns to rivers and streams. Vinasse is used as fertilizer in the sugarcane fields themselves. Cachaça Caialua Extra Premium is a drink aged for five years in American oak barrels. It presents notes of striking caramel mixed with tannin, finishing with touches of burnt coconut. Light, has an alcohol content of 40%. Source Cachaçaria Nacional.

Alambique do Coronel was born from the old dream of owner Emiliano Vital de Souza. Upon acquiring a rural property in the city of Taquaraçu de Minas, Roça do Coronel, the dream gave way to a detailed and audacious project. Then came Cachaças Engenho do Coronel. Cachaças are produced without the use of pesticides and in an artisanal way, in a copper still. Each stage of manufacturing is monitored by the veteran founding colonel and a still maker. The concept of total quality is present from the beginning of sugarcane planting to distribution logistics, with everything being planned with the aim of delivering to the consumer a product of excellence, with an unparalleled flavor and aroma. Cachaça Engenho do Coronel Amburana e Carvalho 1000ml is a drink produced through a blend. Stored for two and a half years in oak and amburana barrels, it has an alcohol content of 40%. It has a slight touch of softness and sweetness, as well as a charming perfume, giving the cachaça a fine and irresistible taste. The name is a reference to producer Emiliano Vital de Souza, a retired colonel from the Minas Gerais Military Police who, since his adolescence, learned from his father how to identify quality Artisanal Cachaças. Sensory notes: golden yellow color, almost caramel, has a mix of sweet, woody and spicy aromas. On the palate, it has a sweet taste. Furthermore, it causes a velvety sensation in the mouth. Pleasant and strong aftertaste. Source Cachaçaria Nacional.

Encomenda Real was born from the meeting of friends Leonam Pereira and Vinícius Amadei. In 2006, both entered the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF) to pursue a degree in pharmacy. Classmates soon saw their friendship grow. In 2011, the project began to take shape, with the purchase of the first mill and still. On Leonam's family farm, in Cruzília, in the south of Minas, their vision began to take shape and, later, reached the market. The name Encomenda Real was born as a tribute to the Estrada Real region. Cachaça Encomenda Real Ouro 700ml is a drink stored for one year in European oak barrels. Light, has an alcohol content of 38%. The high quality of the product is due to the rigorous monitoring of manufacturing, which goes from planting the sugar cane to rigorous quality tests after distillation in a copper still. Sensory notes: light yellow, has a mix of fruity, herbal and nutty aromas. On the palate, it has a sweet taste. Furthermore, it causes a liqueur and velvety sensation in the mouth. Pleasant and slightly woody aftertaste. Source Cachaçaria Nacional.

Following the family tradition of cultivation and love for the land, the property is located at the source of the Extrema River, 65 km north of Formosa, in Goiás. Due to the love for the drink, the idea of producing Cachaça Caialua emerged. In 2009, work began on sugarcane fields, civil construction, equipment and a lot of study on the product. In 2012, the first cachaça was born. Harvesting is manual, using sugarcane foliage and bagasse as animal feed. The cooling water in the distillation process returns to rivers and streams. Vinasse is used as fertilizer in the sugarcane fields themselves. Cachaça Caialua Premium Carvalho 500ml is stored in American Oak barrels for four years, being a blend with American oak for first use, toasting 4. After this aging, the distillate takes on a more yellowish color and a noticeably woody flavor, reminiscent of Caramel. , vanilla, almonds and burnt coconut. With 40% alcohol content, the drink is a product being launched, new to the market. Source: Cachaçaria Nacional.

In Balneário Piçarras, on the coast of the State of Santa Catarina, the still that produces Cachaça Casa Petro is located. From the juice carefully extracted from sugarcane, cachaça is born, which springs from the family vocation, which began in the 40s and spans generations, associated with the tradition of Santa Catarina. In 2018, Casa Petro Alambique was created by the union of the Petters and Romani Families. A modern still, with a beautiful structure, built with cutting-edge equipment. An Alembic created especially to welcome drink lovers, taking interaction from the production process to tasting. Cachaça Ouro, also known as Cachaça Amarela, is a Brazilian distilled drink, stored in French oak barrels. This process gives the cachaça a golden color and unique flavor nuances. French oak, with its finer fibers and tighter pores, provides a complex interaction between the drink and the wood, resulting in soft notes of vanilla, spices and even subtle touches of dried fruits. Maturation in this premium wood adds layers of complexity and depth to the cachaça's profile, making it a beloved choice among connoisseurs and connoisseurs. Source: Casa Petro webiste.

In Balneário Piçarras, on the coast of the State of Santa Catarina, the still that produces Cachaça Casa Petro is located. From the juice carefully extracted from sugarcane, cachaça is born, which springs from the family vocation, which began in the 40s and spans generations, associated with the tradition of Santa Catarina. In 2018, Casa Petro Alambique was created by the union of the Petters and Romani Families. A modern still, with a beautiful structure, built with cutting-edge equipment. An Alembic created especially to welcome drink lovers, taking interaction from the production process to tasting. Casa Petro Premium Cachaça est vieillie en fûts de chêne européen (français) pendant trois ans, un bois qui est une référence en matière de qualité parmi les distillats. Il a un arôme doux, avec des notes d'amande, de vanille, de figue et de miel. La saveur est intense et complexe, la couleur de la boisson ressemble à l'ambre. La saveur est initialement douce et boisée et se prolonge par un arrière-goût intense et agréable. Récompensé d'une médaille d'argent au concours Expo Cachaça en 2021. The main difference between the two Cachaças Casa Petro Premium is that the batches are produced in different years and in one the presence of wood is sensorially much more intense than in the other. Source: Casa Petro website.

In Balneário Piçarras, on the coast of the State of Santa Catarina, the still that produces Cachaça Casa Petro is located. From the juice carefully extracted from sugarcane, cachaça is born, which springs from the family vocation, which began in the 40s and spans generations, associated with the tradition of Santa Catarina. In 2018, Casa Petro Alambique was created by the union of the Petters and Romani Families. A modern still, with a beautiful structure, built with cutting-edge equipment. An Alembic created especially to welcome drink lovers, taking interaction from the production process to tasting. Casa Petro Premium Cachaça est vieillie en fûts de chêne européen (français) pendant trois ans, un bois qui est une référence en matière de qualité parmi les distillats. Il a un arôme doux, avec des notes d'amande, de vanille, de figue et de miel. La saveur est intense et complexe, la couleur de la boisson ressemble à l'ambre. La saveur est initialement douce et boisée et se prolonge par un arrière-goût intense et agréable. Récompensé d'une médaille d'argent au concours Expo Cachaça en 2021. Source: Casa Petro website.