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Pisco

Pisco is a type of brandy that originates from South America, specifically Peru and Chile. Pisco is made by distilling grape juice into high-proof alcohol. The name "pisco" comes from the Quechua word for bird, which is thought to be because early bottles of pisco were shaped like birds. Pisco is typically clear, but can also be amber or yellow in colour. Pisco is often used in cocktails, such as the Pisco Sour. Pisco has a strong, grape-like flavour and a slightly sweet taste. Pico de gallo, a type of salsa, is also named after pisco because of its similar flavour profile.

Pisco is a versatile spirit that can be used in a variety of cocktails. Pisco Sours are a classic cocktail that is made with pisco, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg whites. Pisco can also be used in punches, such as the Pisco Punch, which is made with pisco, lime juice, sugar, and water. Pisco is also a popular ingredient in Latin American cuisine and can be used in dishes such as ceviche and lomo saltado.

Pisco was first created by the Spanish settlers who journeyed to the countries in the 1500s, when Pisco was the closest thing they could make as a version of Spain's pomace brandy "Orujo".

In Chile, Pisco is made in the Elqui Valley, where it is twice distilled in copper pot stills. Pisco is designated by ABV, and goes up in increasing strength from Regular at between 30% and 35% abv, through Special, Control and Reserve, up to Great with an abv of over 43%. Often, a higher ABV in a Chilean Pisco is indicative of a higher quality product with greater aroma and complexity.

In Peru, Pisco is distilled from fermented grape juice in copper pot stills. It is never diluted after distillation, and the designations describe the varietals of grape used. Pure is a single varietal Pisco (often Quebranta), Aromatic is a Muscat Pisco, Mosto Verde (Green Must) is distilled from partially fermented must and Acholado (Half Breed) is a blend of more than one grape type. As you might imagine, both Peru and Chile dispute the true originator of the drink, although both enjoy drinking it in a Pisco Sour.

Pisco Portón Mosto Verde Quebranta

70cl, 43%
Hacienda La Caravedo

From the Porton Pisco range, produced in Peru, comes a single grape varietal Mosto Verde expression, made using the Quebranta grape - a popular choice for Pisco producers.  More info

Pisco Portón Mosto Verde Quebranta

Pisco Capel - 1980s

65cl, 30%
Capel

1980s Pisco from the Capel brand. You can still find Pisco Capel out and about these days - sometimes it's even presented in bottles shaped like Moai statues.  More info

Pisco Capel - 1980s

Kappa Pisco

70cl, 42.5%
Perigee Spirits

Kappa Pisco is a Chilean grape brandy introduced to us by Grand Marnier, made using Muscat grapes, two rounds of distillation and combined with pure water from the Andes Mountains. The name comes…  More info

Kappa Pisco
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Pisco Payet Acholado

50cl, 43%
Pisco Payet

An Acholado Pisco from Payet. Acholado is a blend of several varieties of grape, in this case Quebranta, Torontel, Albilla, Moscatel and Italia Dorado. This is a rich and characterful spirit with…  More info

Pisco Payet Acholado

Inca Pisco - 1980s

75cl, 44%
Art Peru

The Incan Empire is fascinating. It stretched across the west coast of South America from modern day Chile and Argentina (along the same latitude as central Uruguay) in the south, and into modern day…  More info

Inca Pisco - 1980s

Payet Pisco Quebranta

50cl, 42%
Pisco Payet

A buttery, spicy pisco from Payet, made using the Quebranta variety of grapes, from the non-aromatic family, harvested in the Ica valley of Peru. A surprising amount of baking spice notes throughout…  More info

Payet Pisco Quebranta

Payet Pisco Torontel

50cl, 42%
Pisco Payet

A Peruvian Pisco from Payet, made using small Torontel grapes, resulting in a full-bodied fruitiness with subtle sweetness and herbaceous touches. Top quality stuff.  More info

Payet Pisco Torontel

Tabernero Pisco Puro Italia

70cl, 40%
Tabernero

Tabernero's Peruvian Pisco Puro made exclusively from Italia grapes, providing a bolder flavour than the rest of the range.  More info

Tabernero Pisco Puro Italia

Inca Pisco - 1970s

Art Peru

Inca Pisco has released its spirit in an array of differently shaped bottles which always make them a collector's favourite. This particular edition features a statue-esque bottling containing the…  More info

Inca Pisco - 1970s

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