Avuá Oak is a single-sourced Brazilian cachaça from the hills of Carmo, Rio de Janeiro, hand crafted and aged up to two years in French oak casks, bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).
Avuá's cachaças are made from fresh sugarcane, sustainably farmed on a single estate, and processed within only a few hours of cutting instead of being left to sit in the tropical sun. The Oak expression rests up to two years in French oak barrels previously used to age white wine. Carvalho, the Portuguese word for oak, is the most common wood used for aging in Brazil, and it shapes this cachaça's rounder, richer style.
On the palate it shows smooth vanilla, butterscotch and a hint of ripe banana, woven together with a velvety texture and balanced sweetness.
The striking purple and gold bottle makes it a standout gift.
Cachaça is distilled from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses.
Oak aging rounds out its grassy cane character.
The Caipirinha is Brazil's national cocktail.
Muddle lime and sugar, then add Avuá Oak and crushed ice.
Serve it neat in a tulip glass to enjoy the vanilla.
A large ice cube makes it a slow, rich sipper.
It makes a lush Batida with coconut milk.
Pair it with grilled meats from a Brazilian churrasco.
Its bottle is a showpiece on any home bar.
It is a wonderful gift for fans of Brazilian culture.
Try it in place of rum in a Daiquiri.
Tasting Notes
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Palate: Vanilla, butterscotch, ripe banana.
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Texture: Velvety.
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Character: Balanced sweetness.
Specifications
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Brand: Avuá
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Style: Aged cachaça
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Origin: Carmo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Aging: Up to 2 years in ex-white-wine French oak
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Region: Brazil
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or on the rocks, or mix a richer Caipirinha, Mai Tai or Planter's Punch. It pairs with feijoada, grilled pineapple or banana desserts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cachaça?
Brazil's sugarcane spirit, made from fresh cane juice.
How is Avuá Oak aged?
Up to two years in French oak casks that held white wine.
How does it taste?
Vanilla, butterscotch and ripe banana.
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