Post #744142 by JenTiki on Wed, Jun 3, 2015 11:44 AM

I agree that it's not for everyone. Like agricole-style rums, there are people who love it, and people who hate it, with very few in the grey area. However, there are some aged cachacas that really are pretty drinkable, even for those of us anti-agricole folks (I'm one of them). Basic Leblon is certainly just a mixer and, for my tastes, requires quite a bit of modification to enjoy it, but Leblon now puts out an aged one (LEBLON MAISON RESERVA CACHACA) that I actually like sipping over a large ice cube without anything else. Weber Haus also had an aged one that was buttery smooth, but I'm not sure if/where that one is still available. Cabana is way too hot for my tastes and has no place on my shelf. I also have an old bottle of Germana that a friend gave me that I haven't been able to talk myself into opening yet. I'll let you know my thoughts if it ever gets opened.

So don't give up on Cachaca just yet... throw some more fruit in your Caipirinha or try an aged Cachaca for sipping, or even in a daiquiri. I suspect you'll find one you like.