CACHAÇA MARIA ANDANTE OURO

An intriguing history is associated with the name of this cachaça, Maria Andante. Over a decade ago, the company that owns Johnnie Walker initiated legal action against the producer of a Brazilian cachaça initially named "João Andante," a name translating to "Scotch whisky" in Portuguese. The lawsuit was decided in favor of the owner of Johnnie Walker in Brazilian courts, compelling the cachaça to adopt the name "O Andante" (simply "Walker" in English). Concurrently, another producer chose to name their cachaça "Maria Andante" (akin to Mary Walker in English), a move that displeased both the owner of Johnnie Walker and the other cachaça producer with a similar name (O Andante). It appears the owner of Johnnie Walker filed a subsequent lawsuit, this time targeting the producer of the second cachaça (Maria Andante). Examining the images in this review will display the labels of the beverages from the three entities involved in these legal disputes. Regarding the Maria Andante cachaça itself, it is crafted in a still in the interior of Minas Gerais, exhibits a caramel coloration, possesses an aromatic profile, features notes of dried fruits, spices, and vanilla, and presents good body, structure, well-integrated alcohol, and a medium-to-long finish.

The backstory behind the name of this cachaça, Maria Andante, is quite compelling. Over a decade ago, the company that owns the Johnnie Walker brand initiated legal action against the maker of a Brazilian cachaça then known as "João Andante," a name essentially meaning "Scotch Walker" in Portuguese. The suit was successful in Brazilian courts, compelling the cachaça to rebrand as "O Andante," which translates to "The Walker." Around the same period, another producer introduced a cachaça named "Maria Andante" (akin to "Mary Walker" in English), which drew objections from both the owner of Johnnie Walker and the other cachaça brand, "O Andante." It appears Diageo pursued further legal action, this time targeting the "Maria Andante" producer. The labels of the beverages from all three entities involved in these disputes are visible if you click the images in this assessment. Regarding the Maria Andante cachaça itself, it's crafted in a still located in the interior of Minas Gerais. It presents a caramel hue, offers an aromatic profile with hints of dried fruits, spices, and vanilla, possesses a pleasing body and structure, features well-blended alcohol, and leaves a medium-long aftertaste.