The balsam wood barrels in which Ypioca Reserva ages are not the usual choice in Brazilian cachaça: that special wood contributes a spiced flavour and a floral aroma that distinguishes this premium expression from entry-level cachaças. At 39% ABV in a 700ml bottle, from Brazil, the result in the glass is complex, fragrant and with a texture that reveals time in the cask.

It can be sipped neat over ice to appreciate the floral and spiced nuances, or used as the base of a quality Caipirinha where the spirit leaves its mark beyond the sugar and lime. It also works in tropical cocktails where you want a base with its own character.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Light gold with pale ageing highlights.
• Aroma: Floral, spiced and warm, with the distinctive imprint of balsam wood.
• Palate: Complex, fragrant and smooth, with spice and well-integrated warmth.
• Serve: Neat over ice, in a Caipirinha or in tropical cocktails.