Cachaca, the national drink of Brazil, is always quite a rarity in these northern latitudes. That’s why it was very surprising to come across it in a small village shop in southern Estonia. The dusty bottle was on sale, so it must have been there for years until the shopkeeper put it on cut-off discount. There is not much information about Cupacacha, but according to the label it was produced in Brazil and bottled in France. A 70 cl bottle cost only €9.90

The clear spirit seems to have a slightly thicker viscosity than vodka. The familiar aroma of sugar cane distillate immediately appears in the aroma. The aroma is slightly sweeter and softer than the moonshine made from sugar and yeast, which is clearly more widely available than cachaca in southern Estonia. The mouthfeel is somewhat thicker than with basic vodka. The taste is soft and sweetish, with the aroma of sugar cane distillate dominating. Clearly more aromatic than most white rums. There is also a sharpness, which is not completely covered by the added sugar. In addition to fermented sugarcane juice, the taste has some fruity aromas. The taste has the taste of industrial production, so it is probably bulk cachaca produced in large batches, which has been shipped to Europe in a large container for bottling. The target group is probably mostly bartenders and the intended use is summer caipirinha drinks. Cupacacha gives a good body and an original, sugarcane aroma to fruity drinks.

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