Brazil

Bacardi Martini do Brazil
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Facility in Recife was built in 1960.

[Source: eMediaplan.com, 2003] http://www.emediaplan.com/admunch/Brands/bacardi.asp

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Destilaria Pires Gonçalves, GO
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Web page: http://www.destilariapiresgoncalves.com.br/
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Cachaça Alma Gemea Ouro
Premium Rum Barao do Cerrado Ouro

Industrias Reunidas de Bebidas Tatuzinho - 3 Fazendas Ltda.
Year established: 1873 or 1952?
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Web page: http://www.tatuzinho.com.br/
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Established 1873.

Sugar cane manufacturer Tatuzinho did start in 1952 production of cachaca. In 1970 was lanunched 3 Fazendas. In 1970 Tatuzinho acquired another big producer Velho Barreiro.

Like all processes, over the years, the basic principle of distillation in the production of sugar cane rum underwent changes. Set up in 1952, sugar cane manufacturer Tatuzinho would be the
forerunner of one of the most famous brand names in Brazil, creating a real landmark in the history of local distilled drinks in the Brazilian market.

In 1970, with the launching of 3 Fazendas sugar cane rum, together they began to become established as reference points in the industry, demonstrating the concern with quality present over the last
25 years.

And thus IRB came on the scene – Indústrias Reunidas de Bebidas Tatuzinho – 3 Fazendas Ltda., in Rio Claro, in the interior of the State of Sao Paulo, soon to become one of the main industrial
manufacturers of sugar cane rum in the country, with the construction of industrial storage vats with a capacity of millions of litres.

In 1975, with the acquisition of Velho Barreiro, another well-known make of sugar cane rum, IRB would again be celebrating the success of a product which in a very short time, would lead the
ranking of sugar cane rums in Brazil, incorporating a complete logistical and industrial reform of the liquid conducting ducts, together with a high degree of standardisation of quality control, in
respect for the requirements of the customer, and at the same time, retaining, in spite of all the modern equipment, the great wooden barrels where the product rests and ages awaiting the right
moment for bottling. The industry also has the benefit of the latest hi-tech equipment, of European origin, for washing, sterilising and processing the cleaning of millions of litres per year,
guaranteeing the quality of the product in accordance with international standards.
[Source: Company's web site, 2002]

Products:
Batida de Coco Velho Barreiro 40% alc/vol
Cachaca 3 Fazendas 40% alc/vol
Cachaca Velho Barreiro 40% alc/vol
Cachaca Velho Barreiro Gold 40% alc/vol
Caninha Tatuzinho 38% alc/vol
Caninha Tatuzinho Graduacao alcoolica real 40% alc/vol
Capirinha ICE Velho Barreiro
Capirinha Velho Barreiro
Ron Supremo Carta d'Oro Graduacao Alcoolica 38% alc/vol
Ron Supremo Carta Prata Graduacao Alcoolica 38% alc/vol

Lay Playa Beverages
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Deep Sea Rum Made in Mexico 40% alc/vol

Mangaroca do Brasil Ltda, Sao Paulo
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Mangaroca Cachaça is distilled in Brazil, selected by Mangaroca do Brasil Lda., Sao Paulo and bottled in Europe under the steady control of the trademark's owner.
Source: Company's web site, 2004] http://www.batida.com/eng/cachaca/cach1.htm

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Mangaroca Cachaca 40%
Mangaroca Black Label Ronida de Baunilha Ron & Vanilla Licor 20% alc/vol
Mangaroca Batida de Coco 16%

Muraro & Cia
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The company was founded by E. G. Muraro, an Italian imigrant, who started the company producing wine, using techniques and grape Products: brought from Europe along with the family passion for wine making.

However, the Brazilian tropical climate, the abundance of sugar cane plantations and the varieta of tropical fruits available in Brazil have stimulated the company to invest in the production of distilled drinks.

Nowadays, Muraro & Cia. manufactures a wide range beverages using modern equipment in its 12,000 sq meters premises, with a stock capacity of 10,5 millions liters.
Source: Company's web site, 2005]

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Birds Ron
Birds Cachaca 40% alc/vol
Birds Gold Cachaca
Birds Caipirinha
Birds Batida de Coco

Fazenda Soledade Ltda.

Year established: 1827
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Owner: UDV Brazil
Web page: http://www.polishedpalate.com/press/oronoco.html
http://www.soledade.com/
http://www.canario.de
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Fazenda Soledade was probably established in 1827. Nega Fulo was launched in 1976. In July of 1997, the mark was acquired by the UDV Brazil.

Oronoco is a premium rum from Brazil, produced by cachaca makers Vicente and Roberto Bastos Ribeiro. It is made from mountain-grown sugar cane, with a taste popularly described as possessing hints of vanilla and molasses.

Fazenda Soledade, the home of Oronoco, is located on the lush mountain slopes of Novo Friburgo in the highlands of Rio de Janeiro state. Known typically for it’s cachacas, Brazil played a key role in creating rum as we know it today, with its native crop, sugar cane—one of the most valuable commodities of the 17 th century.

In the early 1600’s, the Dutch occupied the Northeast of Brazil to control sugar cane production until being forced out by the Portuguese in 1654. The Dutch then brought the sugar cane plant and their acquired expertise in sugar cane distillation to the Caribbean , giving birth to the modern rum industry. The Bastos Ribeiro’s brothers have brought this story full circle with Oronoco Rum.

The Bastos Ribeiro Brothers
Vicente and Roberto Bastos Ribiero represent a grand Brazilian archetype: the descendants of immigrants who came to Brazil to make a living off a rich and bountiful land. The Bastos Ribeiros have turned their own passions for artisanal quality, technique and regional pride to create products of refined taste and superior quality.

Until now, the Bastos Ribieros have been most famous for their cachacas— Brazil ’s native, sugar-cane distilled spirit-produced on their farm, Fazenda Soledade. Megasulo, a top-shelf cachaca recognized as one of Brazil ’s best, helped their company to attain the status of the country’s largest cachaca exporter.

Their story begins with the Atlantic crossing of their forefathers, Italian immigrants who settled in the highlands of Rio de Janeiro state in the 1800s to work on the lush coffee plantations found on the mountainsides of the Paraibe do Sul region. This area was made famous when the Portuguese emperor Don Pedro II and members of his family built lavish houses and churches in the alpine towns as an escape from the summer heat in Rio . Not only could they see the beauty of the landscape’s rainforest valleys and (sometimes) snow-covered peaks, they realized that this was a uniquely fertile agricultural jewel. As a result they encouraged other Europeans to settle and build farms there.

The Bastos Ribeiros made their home here, and, in 1974, Roberto’s and Vicente’s older brother Jaimundo began producing sprits at Fazenda Soledade. During this time, Roberto and Vicente were working as economists for various companies and in different countries. But both of them saw how cachaca’s reputation—then known as a cheaply produced and often harsh liquor—could be changed by using refined techniques. They came home to build up the family’s cachaca and rum business, and, in 1986, began exporting to the United States .

In their quest to make a better spirit, they have not forgotten about giving back to the land that provides the bounty for their product. Vicente is an active member of BNG2, a non-governmental organization that supports environmentally friendly practices and preservation of natural resources. The brothers incorporate this passion for nature into their work by growing eucalyptus trees imported from Australia to burn as a source of energy in their distillation process. They also believe in supporting local growers to encourage sustainable farming practices.

The Bastos Ribeiros have elevated their company’s profile in prestige spirit production to one of the highest in the world, and they hope to build on that with the release of Oronoco Rum.

Source: The Polished Palate, 2006]

Products:
Nega Fulo Grad. Aloolica 43° GL
Canario 40% alc/vol
Canario Superior 40% alc/vol
Oronoco Rum
Fazenda Soledade 40% alc/vol
Cachaca Pura Fazenda Soledade 40% alc/vol
Cachaca Ipé Fazenda Soledade 40% alc/vol
Cachaça Nêga Fulô 43% alc/vol

Seagram do Brasil
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Montilla Tropical Limao

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