The seven best Brazilian cachaças

Celebrated across the country on September 13, Cachaça Day is an important date in the history of the spirit..

Yesterday, September 13th, the “Day of Cachaça” was celebrated, to remember the times of colonial Brazil when the drink was a symbol of resistance against Portuguese domination - its sale was officially released in 1661 after a popular uprising. According to the Brazilian Institute of Cachaça (Ibrac), the distillate generates an annual profit of 15.61 million and is among the most consumed in the country. 

Discover the 7 best Brazilian cachaças for you to enjoy:

1 - Cachaça Extra Premium 750ml – From the Chef

Origin: Ouro Branco / Minas Gerais

Maturation: 3 years in oak barrels

It has a peculiar flavor with an alcohol content of 40%. Supplied in a 750ml package, it is considered one of the most expensive cachaças available on the market.

2 - Cachaça Amburana 700ml – Cabaret

Origin: Rio Preto / São Paulo

Maturation: 6 months in amburana barrels

Unique flavor and smoothness, ideal for those who find the taste of cachaça too strong.

 

3 - Cachaça Premium Black 750ml – Weber Haus

Origin: Ivoti / Rio Grande do Sul

Maturation: 3 years, 2 of them in French oak barrels and 1 in balsam barrels

In harmony with the quality of the presentation, this cachaça with an alcohol content of 40%, brings a smooth and refined taste due to aging in noble woods.

4 - Cachaça Paraty Reserva 750ml - Santo Grau

Origin: Paraty / Rio de Janeiro

Maturation: 1.5 years in French oak barrels

Presented in a transparent color, this cachaça has an intense smell and flavor, with a characteristic touch of the beach region where it has been manufactured since the beginning of the 19th century.

5 - Golden Cachaça without Straw 965ml – Ypióca

Origin: Fortaleza / Ceará

Maturation: 1 year in "balm" wooden barrels.

Attractive for its color and soft due to the use of balm during aging.

 

6 - Cachaça 150 Years Old, 700ml – Ypióca

Origin: Paraty / Rio de Janeiro

Maturation: 3 years in balsam barrel and 3 years in oak barrel

Aged in oak barrels, but stored in balsam barrels, thus acquiring a very special flavor.

 

7 - Cachaça Ouro 700ml – Cabaret

Origin: Rio Preto / São Paulo

Maturation: 6 months in European oak barrels

With an alcoholic strength of 38%, the cachaça is a partnership between the duo of singers Leonardo and Eduardo Costa, with Engenho Dom Tápparo.