Lamas Destilaria

What Lamas Destilaria does

Lamas Destilaria is a Brazilian family-owned artisanal distillery based in Matozinhos, Minas Gerais, that produces premium craft spirits with a focus on single malt whisky aged using native Brazilian woods. Founded formally in 2019 from a hobby started by the Lamas brothers around 2010, the company unites second and third generations of the family around an artisanal production philosophy. Its product portfolio spans single malt whiskies (Verus, Plenus, Rarus, Nimbus, Nimbus Robustus, Canem), the Madeiras Brasileiras line (Amburana, Bálsamo), special and limited editions (Brasilides, Red Cave, Founder's Selection, Spirit of Brazil), rums (Apraz line), cachaças (Libertas line), plus gin, vodka, and liqueurs. The core technical differentiation is a proprietary aging process that finishes whiskies in native Brazilian woods including Amburana, Bálsamo, Jequitibá-Rosa, Pau-brasil, Grápia, and Freijó, in addition to American oak ex-Bourbon, producing flavor profiles tied to Brazilian terroir. Production operates without artificial coloring or cold filtration, with sustainable practices including solar energy and water reuse.

Lamas Destilaria distributes primarily through its own direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform (lamasdestilaria.com.br), supplemented by international export partnerships with distributors in France (Whiskies Du Monde, Heritage d'Hispaniola), Russia (AST), and South Korea, plus premium hospitality partnerships such as Espaço Lamas at Avra Bar in Belo Horizonte. Pricing spans from accessible R$25-35 standard 720mL bottles to R$500-650 limited edition collector's items (1,500-2,500 numbered bottles per release). Customer segments include premium spirit enthusiasts and collectors domestically, international importers seeking differentiated Brazilian spirits, and high-end hospitality venues. The company is constructing a new larger headquarters on the historic Fazenda Manoel Carlos site for 2026, which will expand aging capacity and add visitor tour facilities.

Name

Lamas Destilaria

Legal name

Lamas Destilaria LTDA

Website

https://lamasdestilaria.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lamas Destilaria is a Brazilian family-owned artisanal distillery in Minas Gerais producing premium single malt whiskies and craft spirits aged in native Brazilian woods, serving premium spirit enthusiasts domestically and exporting to France, Russia, and South Korea.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Distillery & Premium Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (31214), Distilleries (312140), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling (AFAFAAAC), Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF)

Keywords

• Craft distillery
• Single malt whisky
• Brazilian cachaça
• Aged rum
• Premium spirits

Headquarters

HQ city

Matozinhos

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Spirits Product Sales: Direct sales of premium craft spirits including single malt whisky, blended whisky, rum, cachaça, gin, and vodka through e-commerce platform and physical retail locations. Products sold in various volumes (50mL, 720mL, 750mL) with pricing ranging from R$25 to R$649.90 per bottle

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lamas Destilaria is a family-owned artisanal distillery producing premium craft spirits, with a primary focus on Brazilian single malt whisky aged in American oak ex-Bourbon barrels and finished in native Brazilian woods such as Amburana and Bálsamo. The portfolio also includes blended whisky, smoked/peated whisky expressions, aged rums, double-distilled cachaças aged in Brazilian woods, gin, vodka, and liqueurs, all sold direct-to-consumer through e-commerce and to international markets through distributor partnerships.

Product overview

Lamas Destilaria is a Brazilian artisanal distillery based in Matozinhos, Minas Gerais, producing a portfolio of spirits including single malt whiskies (Verus, Plenus, Rarus, Nimbus, Nimbus Robustus), blended whisky (Canem), special edition whiskies (Brasilides, Red Cave, Founder's Selection, Spirit of Brazil), Brazilian wood-finished single malts (Amburana, Bálsamo), rums (Apraz Ouro, Apraz Cristal, Apraz Defumado, Apraz 6 Madeiras), and cachaças (Libertas line with multiple wood finishes). The core whisky range includes Base Line (Plenus, Canem), Double Cask Line (Verus, Rarus), Smoked Line (Nimbus, Nimbus Robustus), Brazilian Woods Line (Amburana, Bálsamo), Special Editions (Brasilides, Red Cave), and Limited Editions (Founder's Selection, Spirit of Brazil). The company also offers tasting kits (Whisky Experience and Cachaça Experience) as add-on products. Products are characterized by maturation in American oak ex-Bourbon barrels with selective use of native Brazilian woods for finishing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Verus Single Malt Whisky Double cask single malt whisky matured in American oak ex-Bourbon and finished in European oak ex-Porto-style wine barrels from Serra Gaúcha, bottled at 43% ABV. Targeted at premium spirit enthusiasts and gift buyers.
• Plenus Single Malt Whisky Single wood single malt whisky matured in American oak barrels at 41% ABV, part of the Base Line. Sweet, floral, vanilla, and citrus flavor profile; positioned as an accessible core-line whisky.
• Canem Blended Whisky Blended whisky combining 2/3 grain whisky and 1/3 malt whisky, both matured in American oak, bottled at 40% ABV. Positioned as the entry-level whisky expression of the core line.
• Rarus Single Malt Whisky Double cask single malt whisky matured in American oak ex-Bourbon and finished in American oak ex-Rum Apraz barrels, bottled at 53% ABV. Intense floral, woody, and cocoa profile for premium whisky enthusiasts.
• Nimbus Robustus Single Malt Whisky Barrel-proof smoked single malt whisky at 54% ABV, the highest strength in the core range, with smoky, sweet dried fruit, and mentholated flavors. For premium peated whisky enthusiasts.
• Nimbus Single Malt Whisky Smoked single malt whisky at 45% ABV produced using reforestation wood to transfer smoked character to the malt, providing a Brazilian-style alternative to Scottish peat.
• Brasilides Peat Signature Single Malt Whisky Single barrel peat/smoked single malt whisky inspired by the Brasilides geological formation connecting Matozinhos/Pedro Leopoldo to ancient Caledonia, bottled at 54% ABV. Smoky peat, wet wood, and subtle spiciness.
• Red Cave Whiskey - Lapa Vermelha Edition Bourbon-style grain whiskey matured in virgin American oak at 43% ABV, paying tribute to American Bourbon tradition with regional Pedro Leopoldo character.
• Founder's Selection Single Malt Whisky Limited edition numbered single malt whisky aged for 10 years in American oak ex-Bourbon barrels before the formal founding of Lamas Destilaria, bottled at 46% ABV. Restricted to 1,500 numbered bottles; aimed at collectors and premium gift buyers.
• Spirit of Brazil Single Malt Whisky Limited edition international collaboration single malt whisky matured in American oak ex-Bourbon and finished in Pau-brasil (Brazilian rosewood), 46.7% ABV, naturally reddish hue with vanilla, honey, ripe fruit, and warm spice notes. Designed for collectors and international gifting.
• Amburana Single Malt Whisky Single malt whisky finished in Amburana (Amburana cearensis) native Brazilian wood barrels, offering cinnamon, vanilla, coconut, and dried fruit notes. Part of the Madeiras Brasileiras line aimed at adventurous whisky drinkers.
• Bálsamo Single Malt Whisky Single malt whisky finished in native Brazilian Bálsamo wood barrels with delicate floral (jasmine), honey, subtle spices, and characteristic fruitiness. Part of the Madeiras Brasileiras line.
• Rum Apraz Defumado Innovative rum finished in barrels previously used for Nimbus smoked whisky, creating lightly smoked notes at 40% ABV. Sweet caramel and banana flavors designed for craft cocktail applications.
• Rum Apraz Ouro Light golden rum stored in American oak barrels with balanced sensory profile featuring woody, walnut, chocolate and sweet fruit aromas. Intended for neat consumption.
• Rum Apraz Cristal Classic colorless rum stored in American oak barrels with charcoal filtration, offering subtle vanilla, walnut, cocoa, and sweet fruit aromas. Designed for fruit cocktails and mixed drinks.
• Rum Apraz 6 Madeiras Unique rum aged in a single barrel made of six different Brazilian wood types (Amburana, Jequitibá-rosa, Bálsamo, Grápia, Freijó and American oak) producing a complex layered sensory bouquet.
• Cachaça Libertas 6 Madeiras Double-distilled cachaça matured in a single barrel constructed from six different woods: Jequitibá-rosa, Amburana, Freijó, Grápia, American oak, and Bálsamo. Each stave is a different wood type, providing a complex bouquet.
• Cachaça Libertas Carvalho Americano Double-distilled Libertas cachaça matured in American oak barrels with golden color and honey, vanilla, coconut, and dried fruit notes. Versatile core cachaça expression.
• Cachaça Libertas Jequitibá-Rosa Double-distilled Libertas cachaça rested in Jequitibá-rosa barrels with light rosé tone, vanilla notes, and almond finish. Aimed at cachaça enthusiasts seeking Atlantic Forest-influenced flavor.
• Whisky Lamas Experience - Kit Degustação Tasting kit containing five 50mL bottles (Red Cave Whiskey Lapa Vermelha Edition, Plenus Single Malt Whisky, Verus Single Malt Whisky, Rarus Single Malt Whisky, and Nimbus Robustus Single Malt Whisky) packaged in an elegant personalized box, ideal for beginners, enthusiasts, and gifting.
• Cachaça Lamas Experience - Kit Degustação Tasting kit containing five 50mL bottles of Libertas cachaça expressions (Carvalho Americano, Carvalho Americano e Bálsamo, Carvalho Americano e Amburana, Jequitibá-rosa, and Seis Madeiras) packaged in a charming personalized box for gifting or sampling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Founder's Selection scored 94 points by Jim Murray
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• 8 Doors Distillery (Scotland)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Scottish distillery partner in the Spirit of Brazil international collaboration project led by the Brazilian Consulate in Glasgow. The project includes two distinct whisky expressions and one cachaça, sharing the same tartan pattern and interconnected design representing the cultural bond between Scotland and Brazil.
• Casa Studart Cachaçaria (Brazil)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Brazilian cachaça producer partnering in the Spirit of Brazil international collaboration project alongside 8 Doors Distillery and Lamas Destilaria. Part of the tri-national initiative representing three different distilling traditions united by the Spirit of Brazil tartan.
• International Play Association (IPA)minorOthers · 1 January 2025Social impact partner for the Spirit of Brazil project, receiving a portion of proceeds from sales. IPA promotes access to play as a form of cultural expression and human development in Brazil and Scotland.
• Whiskies Du Monde (France)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024International distribution partner based in France that distributes Lamas whiskies to premium spirit retailers across the French market. The partnership represents Lamas's expansion into the European market and recognition of the quality of Brazilian whiskies by French importers.
• AST (Russia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Russian importer and distributor that expanded its portfolio to include Lamas whiskies, gin, and rum products. The partnership enables Lamas products to reach Russian consumers seeking premium Brazilian spirits.
• Heritage d'Hispaniola (France)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024French importer that recently added Lamas rums and cachaças to its portfolio, representing the diversification of Lamas product categories in the French market.
• Avra Bar (Belo Horizonte)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Exclusive partnership creating 'Espaço Lamas' at Avra Bar in the Lourdes neighborhood of Belo Horizonte. Features a dedicated mezzanine for whisky tasting experiences with exclusive mapped projection shows, offering customers a multisensory tasting journey.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Westland Distillery: American single malt craft producer focused on regional terroir and wood-driven flavor development, directly comparable to Lamas in emphasizing native wood maturation (PNW oaks) and limited-edition collector releases.
• Casa Studart Cachaçaria: Brazilian craft cachaça producer and current Lamas partner on the Spirit of Brazil project; directly comparable as a fellow Brazilian craft distillery pursuing premium positioning and international awards.
• Amrut Distilleries: Indian craft single malt whisky producer that built a global reputation using local terroir and has won multiple international awards, paralleling Lamas's strategy of using native inputs and award-led positioning to enter international premium whisky markets.
• 8 Doors Distillery: Scottish craft distillery and Lamas's official collaboration partner in the Spirit of Brazil international project; comparable as a small-batch craft single malt producer pursuing premium limited-edition releases.
• Paul John Whisky (John Distilleries): Indian single malt craft producer with a multi-SKU premium portfolio and strong international awards footprint, closely comparable to Lamas in category ambition, premium pricing, and global export orientation.
• Mackmyra: Swedish craft whisky producer that built an export-led premium single malt brand from a small domestic base, the closest European analogue to Lamas's craft-to-international growth trajectory.
• Kavalan Whisky (King Car Group): Taiwanese craft single malt distillery that leveraged subtropical maturation and aggressive award strategy to break into the global premium whisky category, the closest large-scale analogue to Lamas's terroir-led internationalization play.
• Brenne: French single malt whisky craft producer distributed in select international markets through specialized importers, sharing Lamas's small-batch, terroir-driven, export-dependent business model.
• Chichibu Distillery (Ichiro's Malt): Japanese craft single malt producer with globally allocated limited releases and intense collector demand, mirroring Lamas's limited-edition, numbered-bottle, award-driven premium positioning.

Regional players

• Weber Haus: Established Brazilian cachaça and spirits producer based in Rio Grande do Sul; comparable as a Brazilian craft distillery operating across multiple spirit categories and export channels, though with a more domestic focus than Lamas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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