Avuá Falernum

Avuá Falernum shines in tropical tiki-style cocktails, adding complexity and a Brazilian twist to rum-based drinks, but it's equally at home in stirred spirit-forward concoctions or as part of a refreshing highball. Its spicy-sweet profile makes it a perfect sipper for warm summer evenings, pairing beautifully with grilled seafood or spicy Latin American cuisine.

Nose: Aromatic spices dominate, with star anise taking center stage. Fresh citrus zest mingles with the nutty richness of Brazil nuts and almonds. Hints of woody sweetness from the Amburana-aged cachaça peek through.

Palate: Smooth and lively. The spice notes carry forward, accompanied by a pronounced nuttiness. The rapadura sugar adds a molasses-like sweetness, balancing the drier spice elements. The cachaça base provides a subtle grassy undertone, adding complexity.

Finish: Medium-long and warming. The star anise lingers, accompanied by a gentle sweetness. Nutty flavors fade slowly, leaving a pleasant, slightly oily mouthfeel. A whisper of cachaça's characteristic vegetal notes appears at the very end.

Avuá Falernum is crafted by blending Avuá Still Strength and Amburana cachaças with a unique mix of Brazilian and Chilean nuts, star anise, and rapadura sugar. This innovative recipe, developed by renowned tiki bartender Chad Austin, captures the essence of Brazil's flavors while staying true to falernum's traditional spiced profile.

• Avuá Falernum incorporates Brazil nuts and Chilean almonds, creating a unique South American twist on the traditional Caribbean liqueur. This unexpected blend of ingredients offers a distinctively rich and nutty profile not found in other falernums.
• The recipe for Avuá Falernum was developed by Chad Austin, a renowned Los Angeles tiki bartender, who spent months researching and experimenting to capture the essence of Brazil in a bottle. His expertise in tiki culture led to this innovative fusion of Brazilian and tiki flavors.
• Unlike most falernums that use white rum as a base, Avuá Falernum uses two types of cachaça - Avuá Still Strength and Amburana. This gives the liqueur a complex, woody undertone that sets it apart from its Caribbean counterparts and makes it a true Brazilian spirit.