Rested in inert stainless-steel tanks for one year to mellow without impacting its flavour, Novo Fogo say their unaged cachaça "is the purest representation...
To me the predominant taste and smell is more reminiscent of cut grass which has been left to sit on the lawn for about 4 days that has dried and began to rot. I find this works in cocktails that have strong flavors that can cover that vegetal rot funk.