Founded in 1906 by Thomaz de Aquino, the Thoquino Distillery (Grupo Thoquino) is a venerable name in the production of cachaça, boasting over a century of expertise in crafting this quintessential Brazilian spirit. Located in São João da Barra within the Campos region of Rio de Janeiro State, Thoquino stands in the heart of Brazil’s traditional sugar cane production area, which has been renowned for its cultivation since 1532.
The Campos region, blessed with exceptional soil and abundant sunshine, provides an ideal environment for sugar cane growth. This geographic advantage contributes to the unique qualities of Thoquino’s cachaça, highlighting the importance of terroir in their production process.
Distinctively, Thoquino is one of the rare distilleries to maintain its own sugar cane plantations. This control over the cultivation of their raw material ensures that the distillery can oversee every aspect of production, from the growth of the cane to the final product. Such vertical integration not only guarantees the quality and consistency of Thoquino’s cachaça but also reflects the commitment to maintaining the highest standards in their craft.
With over a century of tradition, Thoquino continues to be a symbol of quality and authenticity in the world of cachaça, deeply rooted in the rich agricultural heritage of the Campos region.
