Cachaça Cãna

Cãna 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]

Cãna 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]

Cãna is marketed internationally, particularly in the United States, where it has been positioned as a premium cachaça.^[5] The brand has been distributed through partnerships with importers such as Brescome Barton.^[5]

Cãna 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]