Rio Negro – Amazzoni

Rio Negro London Dry Gin by the distillery Amazzori

Rio Negro from the Amazzoni distillery is the most classic version of London Dry, let’s say, the most traditional one that takes us back to the aromas of nineteenth-century gins. For this gin, the preparation changes, as juniper, coriander and lemon peel are added to the classic cold infusion of botanicals; everything is macerated naturally, without adding other ingredients and then distilled in a large Pot Still type still, handcrafted entirely in Brazil.

A gin where juniper is predominant, with a concentration six times higher than the traditional Amazzoni gin, it is the first Brazilian Gin to win a double gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

The Tasting

The colour is clear, with pleasant hints of wild herbs and tropical fruits. It is robust on the palate, but the botanicals make it fresh with a pleasantly spicy and vibrant flavour. It is the perfect gin for lovers of this distillate who are looking for a sophisticated and unique novelty of its kind.

It is so particular that, to appreciate it, it would be recommended to use it neat, which will allow you to capture all the nuances, but it can really give an extra twist to mixology.

The distillery Amazzoni producing the Rio Negro London Dry Gin and many others.

It is located in La Cachoeira and it was born from an old 18th-century coffee farm and became the first gin-only distillery in Brazil. The genius behind this brand is Italian and is called Arturo Isola, but the company is 100% Brazilian. It is a proudly artisanal, local and independent company that has been able to blend and enhance the gifts of this enchanted land and the spirit of its people. It is a local company in philosophy, ingredients and production cycle.

Why should you try Amazzoni gins? Because in their gins, you will find purity from the water that nourishes the Amazon and gives life to their bottles. An original and surprising recipe with ingredients never used before, like cocoa, Brazilian chestnut, maxixe (a type of watermelon), water lily and cipò cravo (a local root).

You will find gins with character, perhaps against the grain but profoundly Brazilian. This distillery is not afraid to innovate while remaining respectful of centuries of tradition.