Amazzoni

The Amázzoni brand was born in Brazil and produces its gins in a facility located in the Vale do Paraíba, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Its operations take place on a historic estate (a former coffee fazenda) converted to gin production; company and industry sources report that the site was conceived as a distillery dedicated exclusively to gin, gaining international visibility through awards received between 2018 and 2019.

To develop gins that put Amazonian ingredients and inspirations at the center, combining local botanicals with artisanal production techniques to express a distinctive Brazilian character.

Vale do Paraíba, state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Company and industry sources report international recognitions: mentions at the World Gin Awards 2018 (awards for Amázzoni/recognition related to the Brazilian London Dry) and Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019 for Rio Negro, as indicated by company sources and trade publications.

Artisanal production in a facility dedicated to gin; botanicals are macerated/infused and distilled in a still (sources report the use of pot stills and cold infusions). For the Rio Negro label, modifications to the preparation are reported, with some solid botanicals added directly into the still in addition to cold infusion.

Maceration/infusion of botanicals and distillation in a pot still according to published descriptions; some sources also mention techniques of 'cold-pressed botanical infusion' and specific variations for individual labels (e.g. addition of solid botanicals during distillation for Rio Negro).