Velho Barreiro GOLD Cachaca 1L

I was surprised how well the oak and spice notes balance the intense vegetal aroma, it's smooth for a cachaca. The lemon peel and green apple flavors come through beautifully in a caipirinha.

The vegetal aroma is much more pronounced than I expected from an aged cachaça, which makes for a really unique caipirinha. Picked up on those green apple notes right away.

The oak and spice notes are subtle enough to let the vegetal character stay front and center, which is exactly what I want in a cachaca. Mixed with lime and sugar, the green apple and pear hints make the caipirinha taste surprisingly fresh.