Cachaça 51 Brazilian Cane Spirit 1L

Cachaça 51 is Brazil's best-known cachaça — a fresh sugarcane spirit and the essential base for a classic caipirinha.

Distilled from fresh-pressed sugarcane juice rather than molasses, Cachaça 51 is a light, clean, slightly grassy cane spirit. As Brazil's most popular cachaça, it is the go-to base for caipirinhas — muddled with lime and sugar over ice — as well as batidas and other tropical cane-spirit cocktails.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Fresh sugarcane with light grassy, vegetal notes.
Palate: Clean and lightly sweet, with fresh cane and a crisp body.
Finish: Short, clean, and refreshing.

Specifications

Producer: Companhia Müller (Cachaça 51)
Style: Cachaça (Fresh Sugarcane Spirit)
Origin: Brazil
Size: 1L

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is cachaça?
Cachaça is a Brazilian spirit distilled from fresh-pressed sugarcane juice; it is the national spirit of Brazil and the base of the caipirinha.

How is it different from rum?
Most rum is made from molasses, while cachaça is made from fresh sugarcane juice, giving it a lighter, grassier, more vegetal character.

How do I use it?
Make a caipirinha: muddle lime and sugar, add ice, and pour over Cachaça 51.