Intro: Brazil’s native spirit, bottled with intent
Cachaça is Brazil’s heartbeat in a glass—fresh-pressed cane juice distilled, rested, and shaped by wood. Cachacier curates small producers and releases them as “collections,” and their first stop is Princesa Isabel in Espírito Santo. Two expressions tell the story: a Jequitibá-aged cachaça that’s supple and cocktail-friendly, and a distinctive 4-Wood Blend that layers classic Brazilian woods for a fruit-and-spice chorus.
“Think rum’s sunny cousin—but greener, brighter, and taught to dance by Brazilian wood.”
Who is Cachacier?
Cachacier’s mission is simple: celebrate cachaça by partnering with standout Brazilian distilleries and offering a matched pair—one lighter, one wood-forward—so drinkers can taste a producer’s range side-by-side. Collection 1 focuses on Princesa Isabel, a young, sustainability-minded distillery working with copper pot distillation and native woods.
The distillery and the woods
Princesa Isabel sits near the mouth of the “Sweet River” in Linhares, Espírito Santo. Cane (RB7515, RB5453, and a touch of traditional Cana Caiana) is hand-cut and pressed within 12 hours, then fermented (CA11 yeast) and distilled in copper—a clean, terroir-first approach that preserves fresh cane character. From there, wood takes the lead: Jequitibá for rounding and vanilla-like softness; and an experiment that blends Jequitibá, Amburana, Jaqueira, and Bálsamo into something unmistakably Brazilian.
Why we carry it
Because these bottles teach you something in the glass. Jequitibá shows how Brazilian wood can smooth edges without repainting flavor; the 4-Wood Blend proves that native woods aren’t a gimmick—they’re a palette. Both keep cane at the center, both sit at a very approachable 40% ABV, and both are versatile: neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails.
What’s on our shelf (and how each drinks)
Princesa Isabel Jequitibá (2 Years, 40% ABV)
Aged two years in Jequitibá—wood that imparts little color but rounds texture and whispers vanilla—this is the “show me cachaça” bottle. It won Best Silver Cachaça in Brazil (2018), and you can see why: clean fresh-cane notes, a soft mid-palate, and a tidy finish that behaves beautifully in cocktails. Try it neat or build your next Caipirinha on it to feel how the wood keeps things silky, not sweet.
Princesa Isabel 4-Wood Blend (2 Years, 40% ABV)
Created specifically for Cachacier and aged two years across Jequitibá, Amburana, Jaqueira, and Bálsamo, then blended. Expect a friendly nose (ripe tropical fruit, a touch of sweetness) and a palate that layers soft spice over bright cane. It’s distinctive without getting heavy—the kind of bottle that turns a simple highball into a conversation.
Jequitibá vs. a blended woods profile
- Jequitibá: Minimal color transfer; trims sharpness; gentle vanilla-adjacent tones; preserves “green” cane aromas. Ideal when you want cachaça to stay transparent, especially in sours and tall drinks.
- 4-Wood Blend: Amburana brings baking spice, Jaqueira leans tropical, Bálsamo adds herb-spice backbone, Jequitibá keeps it civilized. The result tastes uniquely Brazilian—fruit-tinged, softly spiced, still bright with cane.
Quick FAQs
What is Cachacier, exactly?
A curator/retailer that partners with Brazilian distilleries; each collection showcases a producer with a pair of complementary expressions.
Where does Collection 1 come from?
Princesa Isabel in Espírito Santo—hand-cut cane, copper distillation, strong sustainability focus.
What’s special about Jequitibá wood?
It contributes very little color and a subtle vanilla-like softness, rounding edges while keeping fresh-cane flavors intact—why many Brazilian bartenders like it for cocktails.
Which bottle should I start with?
Start with Jequitibá if you want the clearest read on fresh cane; grab the 4-Wood Blend when you’re ready for fruit-and-spice depth without losing brightness.
ABV? Aging?
Both bottles are 40% ABV and aged two years.
One easy cocktail: ES Caipi-Highball
A hybrid of a Caipirinha and a highball that spotlights Brazilian wood softness without adding sweetness.
You’ll need
- 2 oz Princesa Isabel Jequitibá (or 4-Wood for a spicier profile)
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- ¼ oz rich demerara syrup (2:1)
- Cold soda water to top
- Lime wheel
Build it
- Shake cachaça, lime, and syrup briefly with ice.
- Strain into a tall glass with fresh ice; top with soda.
- One gentle turn with a barspoon. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Why it works
Jequitibá’s rounding effect keeps the lime bright and the cane clean; topping with soda stretches the aromatics and shows off that soft, vanilla-adjacent finish. Switch to the 4-Wood when you want more spice and tropical fruit on the nose.
Final thoughts
Cachacier’s Princesa Isabel duo is a simple, delicious lesson in how wood choice can shape cachaça without drowning out the cane. If you’re wood-curious but want to stay in the lane of bright, mixable spirits, start with Jequitibá; if you want extra nuance, step into the 4-Wood Blend. Either way, you’re tasting Brazil’s native spirit the way we like to pour it—fresh, expressive, and ready to play well with lime, bubbles, and good company.
