Caiacana comes to life to the rhythm of nature on a hallowed land that casts an enchanting reflection of our South, whe
We were Hernando de Soto, Ponce de León, and barefoot Indian scouts blazing our own trails from the red loamy patches of purple sugarcane into the primeval wilderness of our imaginations.
We are still explorers, and what was once a dream to find the fountain of youth in our backyards, led to the call of a distant kinship 5,000 miles away. Now we are ready to bring Caiacana to you.
We were Hernando de Soto, Ponce de León, and barefoot Indian scouts blazing our own trails from the red loamy patches of purple sugarcane into the primeval wilderness of our imaginations.
We are still explorers, and what was once a dream to find the fountain of youth in our backyards, led to the call of a distant kinship 5,000 miles away. Now we are ready to bring Caiacana to you.
Jefferson served as the Executive Director and President of economic and community development organizations in Mississippi for more than seven years. The objective of these organizations was to strengthen regions by providing direction in the development of wealth through job creation, retention, and expansion. As Economic Developer, Jefferson served on the International Committee of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), as well as many other boards and committees for economic and community development related organizations throughout various municipalities in Mississippi.
Prior to entering his profession, Jefferson worked on State political campaigns where he managed fundraising operations.
Prior to entering his profession, Jefferson worked on State political campaigns where he managed fundraising operations.
In 2000, Jefferson graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration. While attending Alabama, he was a varsity letterman on the football team. After obtaining his degree, he lived in Brazil where he gained work experience.
He is a lifetime member of the University of Alabama “A” Club and the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA).
Jefferson is fluent in English and Brazilian Portuguese.
He is a lifetime member of the University of Alabama “A” Club and the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA).
Jefferson is fluent in English and Brazilian Portuguese.
Claire Stone Houston
Claire works with Caiacana in its marketing initiative. She coordinates the creative modalities, including the development of verbal ad visual styles that determine the overall look and feel of Caiacana’s marketing, media, and branding.
Claire Stone Houston, an artist and graphic designer, focuses on the effective design logos and ad marketing collateral for companies, schools and universities, charitable organizations, and social clientele.
Claire graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Arts in both History and German. Claire later launched her own magazine in which she conducted interviews with well-known personalities such as “The Who’s” legendary lead guitarist, Pete Townshend.
While working in print media, Claire developed her interest in the visually creative side of communication. Blending the use of 2D, 3D, and web-animation software, Claire has served clients in New Orleans, Atlanta, Memphis, Nashville, New York, Costa Mesa, etc.
She marries vintage with modern into design branding for start-up companies and for those companies re-entering the market. Claire is currently working on her own collection of landscapes in oil for Brown’s Fine Art in Jackson, Mississippi.
Claire is fluent in English, French, and German.
Claire is fluent in English, French, and German.
Our exclusive cachaça supply partners are responsible for product development, aging/resting, bottling, and storage, as well as consultation in areas relevant to industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
With over 120 years of industry related experience, they are integral to our success.
With over 120 years of industry related experience, they are integral to our success.
Based in the state of Minas Gerais, the “Home of Cachaça”, our distillers specialize in numerous areas within the sugarcane and cachaça industries: project consulting, master distiller qualifications, the manufacturing of cachaça and sugarcane byproducts, etc. They also consult in the design, fabrication, and operation of traditional alembic distillery equipment.
CONSULTATION
We have worked with various industry and legal professionals in the development of Caiacana.
Loy “Tony” Haynes
Tony is a governmental consultant, focusing on federal regulatory matters involving the manufacturing, importation and distribution of alcohol beverages. Tony is the former chief of the National Revenue Center under the United States Treasury’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), one of the many positions he held during his 32-year tenure with the ATF.
Tony works closely with the Brazilian Institute of Cachaça - IBRAC
Frascogna Entertainment Law
Frascogna Entertainment Law has helped Caiacana to secure Intellectual Property in the United States and abroad.
The Frascogna Entertainment Law has practiced patent, copyright, and trademark law for close to 40 years. They have an international presence in 19 countries and six continents.
Federighi Vieira Law
Federighi Vieira Law serves as the chief legal counsel for Caiacana Spirits Brasil.
Based in São Paulo, Brazil, Federighi Vieira Law specializes in many areas, including litigation, contract, real estate, consumer affairs, labor, corporate, and tax. Federighi Vieira is committed to serving Caiacana in all of its legal needs in Brazil.
The GrayRobinson Alcohol Beverage Team
GrayRobinson has provided the Caiacana development team with valuable counsel in regards to the alcohol industry in the United States and abroad.
GrayRobinson is the largest alcohol industry law firm in the United States and has represented all tiers and segments of America’s beverage marketplace for over a decade. In addition, GrayRobinson’s Business Law Department works closely with the Alcohol Industry Team to create and develop entrepreneurial ventures.
We have worked with various industry and legal professionals in the development of Caiacana.
Loy “Tony” Haynes
Tony is a governmental consultant, focusing on federal regulatory matters involving the manufacturing, importation and distribution of alcohol beverages. Tony is the former chief of the National Revenue Center under the United States Treasury’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), one of the many positions he held during his 32-year tenure with the ATF.
Tony works closely with the Brazilian Institute of Cachaça - IBRAC
Frascogna Entertainment Law
Frascogna Entertainment Law has helped Caiacana to secure Intellectual Property in the United States and abroad.
The Frascogna Entertainment Law has practiced patent, copyright, and trademark law for close to 40 years. They have an international presence in 19 countries and six continents.
Federighi Vieira Law
Federighi Vieira Law serves as the chief legal counsel for Caiacana Spirits Brasil.
Based in São Paulo, Brazil, Federighi Vieira Law specializes in many areas, including litigation, contract, real estate, consumer affairs, labor, corporate, and tax. Federighi Vieira is committed to serving Caiacana in all of its legal needs in Brazil.
The GrayRobinson Alcohol Beverage Team
GrayRobinson has provided the Caiacana development team with valuable counsel in regards to the alcohol industry in the United States and abroad.
GrayRobinson is the largest alcohol industry law firm in the United States and has represented all tiers and segments of America’s beverage marketplace for over a decade. In addition, GrayRobinson’s Business Law Department works closely with the Alcohol Industry Team to create and develop entrepreneurial ventures.