In this video, Reinhard reviews Pitú Cachaça, an easy-going, everyday Brazilian spirit that serves as a phenomenal alternative to white rum in any caipirinha cocktail.
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00:00 Introduction
This in-depth review of Pitu Cachaca was completed with the help of the Bespoke Unit Liquor Formula, a quantifiable review matrix that you can use online or quickly refer to if you're in a hurry.
00:59 Overview
Pitu is an absolute classic when it comes to the category of cachaca, with its most notable differentiator being that it is made entirely with sugar cane juice and not molasses. Cachaca being the national spirit of Brazil, most often the cane spirits employed in making it hail from an area called Minas Gerais. Pitu is a sweet water crab native to Brazil, hence it became the symbol and the emblem of this particular type of spirit.
The bottle has a metal screw cap top, the label and the overall design are slick and neat but keep in mind that Pitu is an everyday pour. It's quite a simple, affordable spirit that you would primarily use for the caipirinha. The label even includes a recipe for caipirinha though there are many opinions as to how a proper caipirinha should be prepared so this particular recipe is not the only "true" one.
03:59 Appearance & Nose
In the glass, Pitu Cachaca is crystal clear with medium viscosity and fast legs running down.
The nose is marked by a blast of freshly cut green grass, hay, fresh cane sugar, and a funky, almost herbaceous note which transcends into an almost rich leathery smell that brings complexity. So the overall nose is sweet, a little floral but very fresh, which already steers this Brazilian rum towards the caipirinha cocktail.
06:34 Pitu Cachaca's Nose
The nose is unctuous and sweet. Its bouquet is rich without being intense. It's dominated by aniseed but there are hints of fennel and ginger, too. It's not complex, either. Adding water is quick and leaves a milky yellow liquid.
06:34 Palate
Right away, the palate of Pitu is light with little bit of citrus. The sugar comes through with the green, unripe bananas experienced in the nose. Then, towards the very back, there is a distinct herbaciousness similar to tarragon and thyme.
It's a little difficult to pinpoint the actual taste and the rum profile here. Markedly, there is sweetness up front, a little alcoholic burn in the middle, and then the more complex green leathery notes towards the very back with a short finish.
The balance is there. The complexity is medium at best but it's a fun spirit to drink nevertheless. It's rather uncomplicated and gives a clean, fresh finish that is perfectly suitable for cocktails and long drinks.
08:48 Pitú Cachaça Cocktail Suggestions
The caipirinha needs to be on the top spot of cocktail recommendations when it comes to cachaca. Additionally, I also love to pair this with fruit juice and have a zesty, fresh long drink with either freshly pressed watermelon juice or similar fruits.
A 'ti punch that would normally contain rhum agricole can be varied with Pitu Cachaca given the characterful nose. A third suggestion is a white negroni with Pitu cachaca as a base.
10:00 Food & Cigar Pairings
Because of the zesty freshness of Pitu Cachaca, fruits are also a wonderful pair. In this particular case, I went for raspberries and found that they go very well with the grassy lemongrass freshness that I detected in the olfactory and gustatory perception.
In terms of cigars, what grows together goes together, so I chose Davidoff's Escurio, which features rich Brazilian tobaccos.
11:25 Final Thoughts
Pitu's packaging is simple and minimalistic and the price is quite affordable. You can use this every single day for all your cocktails and long drinks. And while not the most prestigious bottle in your bar, it is certainly a versatile one.
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