Avua - Oak Cachaca (750ml)
Avua Oak Cachaca offers a sophisticated and layered expression of Brazil's noble sugarcane spirit, meticulously crafted to be an exquisite sipping spirit that also shines in classic cocktails. From the passionate producers at Avua, this cachaca is a testament to their deep commitment to sustainability, Brazilian heritage, and capturing the pure essence of fresh, terroir-driven sugarcane.
Distilled from the juice of five different types of local sugarcane grown in the hills between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais, this cachaca undergoes a unique maturation process that sets it apart. Following Brazilian tradition, it is aged for up to two years in French Oak barrels, known locally as 'carvalho.' Critically, these specific casks were previously used to age white wine, a distinctive choice that imparts a unique elegance and nuanced complexity to the final spirit.
This thoughtful aging process results in a cachaca with inviting notes of warm vanilla and rich butterscotch derived from the oak. The palate is smooth and wonderfully layered, leading to a sophisticated finish that is both dry and tinged with a delicate, pleasant bitterness. Avua Oak Cachaca is superb for sipping neat, but its refined character also makes it the perfect, complex base for high-quality stirred cocktails or tropical classics like the Mai Tai and Planter's Punch.
