Cachaca
TypeSpirits
OriginBrazil
First Known1500s
About Cachaca
Brazils national spirit distilled from fresh sugarcane juice. Over 5,000 brands registered. The base of the Caipirinha cocktail. Aged cachaca in oak or native Brazilian wood develops complex flavors. Over 1.5 billion liters produced annually. Often called Brazilian rum but legally distinct.
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