The soul of Brazil, bottled
If you’ve ever sipped a Caipirinha—that tangy, refreshing mix of lime, sugar, and crushed ice—you’ve already met Cachaça. Often called “Brazilian rum,” Cachaça is actually its own category entirely. Made from fresh sugarcane juice (not molasses like rum), this spirit is the heartbeat of Brazil’s cocktail culture. It’s earthy, grassy, sweet, and full of character.
Cachaça has been around since at least the 1500s, making it one of the oldest spirits in the Americas. Originally distilled by enslaved people on sugar plantations, it became a symbol of resistance and cultural pride over time. Today, it’s the most consumed spirit in Brazil—and it’s finding fans worldwide.
How Cachaça is made
The magic of Cachaça starts with fresh-pressed sugarcane juice, which is fermented for a short period (usually 24-72 hours) to retain the cane’s bright, vegetal flavors. It’s then distilled—often in copper pot stills, though column stills are also common—to create a lively, aromatic spirit.
One of the coolest things about Cachaça is its relationship with wood aging. While many bottles are sold unaged (known as Prata or Silver Cachaça), aged versions—called Amarela or Gold—spend time in barrels made from Brazilian woods like amburana, balsam, and jequitibá. These exotic woods add layers of spice, vanilla, and florals that you won’t find in spirits aged in typical American or French oak.
Why Cachaça is worth exploring
Cachaça is more than just the base for a Caipirinha. It’s an incredibly versatile spirit. Its grassy, earthy notes can stand in for rum in tiki-style drinks or add depth to tropical cocktails. Sipping a well-aged Cachaça neat can be just as rewarding as a fine whisky or brandy.
For those who want to explore spirits with a strong sense of place, Cachaça delivers. It’s terroir in a glass—reflecting not just the sugarcane but the soils, the water, and the traditions of Brazil.
What we carry at Ace Beverage
We’re big fans of Cachaça’s complexity and versatility, which is why we keep these standout bottles on the shelf:
- Cachacier Cachaça 4 Wood Blend – Aged across four Brazilian woods for a unique, layered profile of spice, vanilla, and toasted sugar.
- Cachacier Cachaça Aged 2 Years in Jequitibá – Elegant and subtly floral, with soft herbal notes and a smooth finish.
- Novo Fogo Silver Cachaça – Organic, unaged, and full of fresh sugarcane character. Perfect for cocktails.
Why we love it
Cachaça isn’t just about flavor—it’s about connection. It’s the drink of backyard barbecues, beachside sunsets, and lively celebrations in Brazil. It’s approachable yet exotic, familiar yet completely its own.
We stock Cachaça because it brings something unique to the table—pure sugarcane character, real history, and a flavor you just don’t find anywhere else. We geek out over bottles like this because they tell a story with every sip.
Final thoughts
Whether you’re new to Brazilian spirits or already a fan of the Caipirinha, there’s a whole world of Cachaça to explore. It’s bright, bold, and versatile—a spirit that can hold its own next to any rum, tequila, or whisky.
Stop by and let us walk you through our Cachaça lineup. You might just find your new favorite warm-weather pour.
Cocktail suggestion: Classic Caipirinha
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Novo Fogo Silver Cachaça
- 1 lime (cut into 8 wedges)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Crushed ice
Method:
- Muddle lime wedges with sugar in a sturdy glass.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Pour in Cachaça and stir well.
Why it works: The grassy sweetness of Silver Cachaça balances perfectly with lime’s tartness and sugar’s softness. It’s the ultimate summer refresher.
