Academia da Cachaca
Address:
26 Rua Conde de Bernadotte Leblon
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Phone:
55 21 2529 2680
NileGuide Expert tip:
Don't have your top of the range cachaca mixed into a caipirinha (the lime and sugar are better suited to masking the taste of lesser cachacas), but sip neat and go slowly - this is strong stuff.
Description:
Cachaca may have a reputation as a harsh, hangover-inducing spirit, but look past the cheap and nasty versions and you may find yourself aquiring a taste for this most maligned of drinks. At Academia da Cachaca, it's possible to take your pick from a vast range of cachacas, with those from Minas Gerais state (look for aged versions) being among the top picks. Don't have your top of the range cachaca mixed into a caipirinha (the lime and sugar are better suited to masking the taste of lesser cachacas), but sip neat and go slowly - this is strong stuff.
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