"Velho Barreiro is one of the top selling cachacas of Brazil. As it is made from sugar cane it is often labelled as rum, but cachaca is basically a form of aguardiente, a brandy similar to grappa. This ""export"" version is only 40% alcohol, in contrast to the fire water versions sold by the million in Brazil, even so, your head will hurt unless you enjoy it in moderation. Its great for fruit cocktails or caiprinha (a cocktail of sugar, cachaca, lemon and lime juice), or over ice with a bit of lemon."