Abelha Organic Cachaça Prata is a Unaged Cachaça .
Abelha Organic Cachaça Prata stands out as a certified organic cachaça, crafted from hand-harvested sugarcane grown without pesticides or chemicals. Interestingly, the distillery employs a colony of native stingless bees to pollinate their sugarcane fields, which not only aids in producing a superior product but also helps preserve this endangered bee species.
Abelha Organic Cachaça Prata stands out as a sustainable and flavorful spirit, crafted from hand-harvested sugarcane grown without pesticides in the Chapada Diamantina region of Brazil. Unlike most rums, which are made from molasses, this cachaça is distilled directly from fresh sugarcane juice, resulting in a cleaner, grassier flavor profile that shines in classic cocktails like the Caipirinha or adds a unique twist to rum-based drinks.
Abelha Organic Cachaça Prata shines in refreshing tropical cocktails, making it perfect for sipping on warm summer days, but it's equally enjoyable neat or over ice to fully appreciate its smooth, grassy flavor profile. This versatile spirit pairs wonderfully with Brazilian cuisine, especially dishes featuring fresh seafood or grilled meats, and its crisp character complements citrusy desserts for a delightful end to any meal.
Nose: Fresh sugarcane, green grass, and light citrus notes. Subtle hints of banana and tropical fruit. Clean, crisp aroma with a slight mineral quality.
Palate: Smooth and well-balanced. Prominent sugarcane sweetness with a touch of vanilla. Green apple and lime zest add brightness. Gentle pepper and herbal notes provide complexity. Clean, pure flavors without harsh alcohol burn.
Finish: Medium length. Lingering sweetness balanced by a slight grassy bitterness. Subtle white pepper spice. Clean and refreshing with a soft, mineral-like quality that invites another sip.
Abelha Organic Cachaça Prata is crafted from organic sugarcane grown without pesticides or herbicides on a single estate in Bahia, Brazil. The freshly-pressed cane juice is fermented using wild yeasts and then distilled in small batches using copper pot stills, resulting in a pure, flavorful spirit that captures the essence of its terroir.
1.5 oz Abelha Cachaça Prata
0.75 oz Baldoria Rosso Vermouth
0.75 Cynar
2 dashes Regan’s Orange Bitters
Orange peel for garnish
Stir all the ingredients with ice.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Express oil rom an orange peel over your drink, and use as a garnish.
Finding any cachaça besides the usual 4 or 5 outside of Brazil is a hassle, so I jump on any chance to try new expressions when I find them. I am glad I got this bottle! Very fruity on the nose and tongue, no astringency, a bit sweet in that effervescent way good cachaça is, with a long pleasant finish on a faint vegetal note. Very enjoyable on its own or in a Caipirinha. One of my favorite pratas and at this price, definitely the best value as well.
I suspect this one stands out a bit more because of the copper pot distillation, whereas most of the cachaça I have samples has been column. Also the bee images on the bottle are fun and playful and apparently their plants are pollinated by native stingless bees. Neat.
I'm new to Cachaça (Summer 2021) so I'm not sure I can provide a great review but I can at least compare it to the mass market brands available at my local ABC stores in NC. This was purchased on the recommendation of Joey and I've now going back and ordered an additional 3 bottles so if actions speak louder than words I must like this Cachaça and I do. I find the flavor to be much more deep and fresh and fruity over the other Cachaça brands I've tried. I've enjoyed this neat, on the rocks and of course in a Caipirinha where it is truly outstanding. This has become my go to Cachaça so I recommend you give it a try.
The nose reminded me of rum but more herbaceous. This spirit opened with a brief alcohol burn that evolved into a sweet sugarcane flavor. The finish was this funky herbal honey flavor that I did not expect but found delicious. Abelha makes a great cachaca, and I like it more than the Leblon cachaca, which is much more fruity by comparison.
A bit rough on the nose, but not offensive. Starts with a bit of heat which gives way quickly to sweetness with a molasses finish that's almost herbal. Having limited experience with this style of spirit I can only say that it compares favorably to other examples I have sampled.
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