Cãna (stylized as Cãna Cachaça) is a Brazilian cachaça brand founded in 2019 by Guilherme Junqueira and Nick Walker. The spirit is produced at Fazenda Soledade in Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[1][2]
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| Type | Cachaça |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fazenda Soledade |
| Origin | Brazil, Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Introduced | 2018 |
| Alcohol by volume | 40% |
| Proof (US) | 80 |
| Colour | Clear |
| Flavour | Clean, balanced |
| Website | Official Website |
History
editCãna was conceived in 2018 in New York City by Brazilian entrepreneurs Guilherme Junqueira and Nick Walker.[1] Both founders, originally from Rio de Janeiro, developed the idea after observing limited availability of premium cachaça in the United States market.[1]
Following initial concept development, the founders visited distilleries across Brazil before selecting Fazenda Soledade in Nova Friburgo as their production partner.[3] The brand was launched in the United States in late 2019 and later expanded to Brazil.[2]
Production
editCãna is produced at Fazenda Soledade, a distillery established in 1977 in Nova Friburgo, under the supervision of master distiller Vicente Bastos Ribeiro.[2]
The spirit is distilled from fresh sugarcane juice using pot stills and undergoes triple distillation before being filtered through coconut husk charcoal.[1][4]
Production emphasizes sustainability, including renewable fuel derived from sugarcane byproducts, protection of natural spring water sources, and waste-reduction practices.[1]
Distribution
editCãna is marketed internationally, particularly in the United States, where it has been positioned as an ultra-premium cachaça imported by The Folclore Company (formerly called East Brazil Company).[5] The brand has been distributed through partnerships with importers such as Brescome Barton. It is often marketed and sold alongside Amázzoni Gin and Dom Maria Brazilian Brut.[5]
Awards and recognition
editCãna has received international recognition, including:
- Gold medal, San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2021)[2]
- Gold medal, Bartender Spirits Awards (2020)[2]
- 90 points, Bartender Spirits Awards tasting panel[6]
Style
editSee also
editReferences
edit- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Cãna Is the Sustainable Cachaça Brand Bringing Brazilian Culture to the World". Vogue. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Depois de conquistar mercado americano, cachaça Cãna chega ao Brasil". O Globo. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "Cãna: a cachaça que quer te fazer trocar a caipiroska pela caipirinha". Exame. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "Cachaça Cãna Product Sheet". International Spirits Challenge. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- 1 2 "Brazilian portfolio brands join Brescome Barton". BBC Spirits. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- 1 2 "Cãna Brazilian Cachaça". Bartender Spirits Awards. Retrieved 2026-03-23.