Novo Fogo Silver

40% ABV. Big nose. Super funky. Rotten fruits. Corn. Easy entry. Dry and somewhat briny. I wouldn't mind stronger, but this is some good stuff!

7+, 8-

The perfect base for a caipirinha. The fruity florals are the perfect base for lime and mint.

This is some damn good stuff. Even though a real Batida de Maracujá e Coco calls for aged cachaça I have used this in place and find it makes the Batida even better. Also makes one hell of a caipirinha. I enjoy this more than Novo Fogo's barrel-aged variety, although that is nice as well.

Maybe I just need to try a better Cachaça? Maybe all Cachaças taste like this, and it's just not my thing. I won't know until I try another one. But for now... no go.
I made Caipirinhas for a group of friends from a popular recipe, and we tried it straight. Was not a good experience for any of us.