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Goenchi Feni Cashew and Coconut

Goenchi is a small batch feni brand distilled in Sanvordem, South Goa. It makes a cashew feni and a coconut feni.

Updated Nov 5, 2026. Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

In Goa, try licensed wine shops and duty free counters. Ontario's LCBO lists the cashew feni in Canada.

Indian state rules limit sales outside Goa. Message the brand on Instagram for current stockists before you travel.

Professional insight

Spirits buyers check base fruit, strength and distillation method on feni. Those three shape the flavor most.

Cashew feni is sharper and fruitier than coconut feni.
Double distilled pot still feni tastes cleaner than single.
Only cashew feni carries the Goa GI tag.
Bottles meant for export show a back label importer.

Check the label

Goenchi name and Goa address on the front or back label.
Base is named: cashew or coconut.
Strength printed as % ABV, often about 40%.
Bottle size printed in ml, such as 750 ml.
Batch or lot number printed or stamped.
Excise or duty stamp for the region of sale.
Seal or cap closure unbroken.

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Goenchi Feni facts

Distillery: Sanvordem, South Goa; On the founders' family land.
Cashew feni ABV: 40%; As listed by LCBO for the 750 ml bottle.
Method: Double distilled in copper pot stills

Types

Goenchi Cashew Feni

Made from fermented cashew apple juice. Tropical fruit notes with a peppery finish.

Goenchi Coconut Feni

Made from fermented coconut palm sap. Softer and milder than the cashew style.

How to use it

Sip a small pour neat to taste the cashew fruit.
Mix with lime, soda and salt for a Goan style highball.
Use in a feni punch with fruit juice.
Pair with spicy Goan dishes like vindaloo or xacuti.

Before you buy

Check airline and customs limits before flying home with bottles.
Wrap bottles well in checked bags.
Batches are small, so stock can run out.
Pick cashew for bold flavor, coconut for gentle mixing.

Common questions

Can I order Goenchi Feni online in India?: Online alcohol sales depend on each state. Most buyers get it in person in Goa.
Is Goenchi Feni sold outside India?: Yes, in limited places. Ontario's LCBO lists the cashew feni.
Does Goenchi coconut feni have a GI tag?: No. The Goa GI tag covers cashew feni only.