SAGATIBA BEST PREMIUM CACHACA
Sagatiba Pura Cachaca, the Brazilian rum, is coming along as one of the most popular "new" spirits, even though it has a rich and long story. Most cachacas, however, are best described as firewater that are barely palatable. This is not the case for one of the newest brands, Sagatiba Pura, an ultra-premium cachaca first released in 2004 and recently (2007) found its way to the U.S. market. Sagatiba is a welcome addition to the liquor shelves and its smooth sweetness makesThe care and refinement that goes into many of our favorite vodkas, rums and other spirits also goes into Sagatiba Pura Cachaca and it's reflected in the rum's sweet, clean taste. Sugar cane is hand-selected in fields near the Sao Paulo, Brazil distillery and is pressed for its juices within 24 hours of cutting. Add to that freshness the use of pure, underground water and up to five trips through the still and the result is a sweet spirit begging to be mixed in any you want. some very fine cocktails. In fact, it created one of the best caipirinhas I've had yet.
Tasting Notes:
The Sagatiba experience is rich and interesting, beginning with a sweet, sugary and intoxicating nose that mellows the senses. The mellow palate is full of caramel velvetiness that leaves you craving the sweetest candies of childhood. A tough finish of long-lasting sweetness tops of the experience with perfection.
Sagatiba Pura Cachaça Premium, multi-distilled cachaça, Pura uses the highest possible production standards to guarantee a world class product. It is distilled up to five times, and the refining process results in a crystalline clear spirit with a delicately smooth taste. Incredibly versatile, Pura is the perfect base spirit - use it in refreshing long drinks and classic cocktails.
