Macchu Pisco

For cocktails calling for pisco, this is the bottle I typically reach for (either this or BarSol). It has just enough character to stand up in cocktails, while not being overpowering or too harsh. The nose is fairly faint with a bit of citrus and pepper. The palate has a very light feel to it, but you get olives, licorice and some sweetness, followed by a touch of bitterness. The finish is quick, with only a hint of burn. I wouldn't say this is a great pisco neat, but the real value is in its use in cocktails. I haven't found a recipe where this did not shine, so for the price it's hard to beat. Neat I would grade this closer to a 2.5, which is still solid, just not great. However, the use in cocktails bumps this up to a 3.

This is my first Pisco. The nose is fairly weak, but the on the palate there are tart, earthy, and smoky flavors and little ethanol burn. It’s not the sort of thing that I would want to sip neat regularly, but I am looking forward to using it in cocktails.

Sour grape taste. Works well in some cocktails, but wouldn't drink it straight.

Absolutely perfect in a Pisco sour