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La Diablada Puro Moscatel Pisco
Distiller Score 96
There's an elegance found on the nose with rose petals (and the green leaves of the flower) and red fruit. The aroma is nuanced and not in-your-face. The flavors follow suit with a gentle cooked pear and amber honey sweetness. The finish is herbal (think shiso/perilla leaves) and a hint of green olives. This is a stunning pisco and worth the trip to Peru to get.
Reviewed by Stephanie Moreno
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Kappa Pisco
Distiller Score 88
The nose is floral and fragrant, with lavender, vanilla, grass, hay, and all types of underlying fruits, such as raspberries, peaches, and apricots. The palate is oily and mouth-coating, with more vanillins, fruits, and floral notes. A touch of heat starts the finish leading into rose water and lychee, with citrus zest and black pepper. A final bitter note is the only knock keeping this from excellence.
Reviewed by Jake Emen
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Pisco 100 Acholado
Distiller Score 87
Rustic and full of character, this is all about the earthy, resinous side of Pisco. Pine needles, cedar-closet-planks, and some faint gasoline aromas, almost suggest a funky aromatic grappa, if not for the signature dried apricot and sultana raisins on the palate.
Reviewed by Duncan McRoberts
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BarSol Acholado Pisco
Distiller Score 89
The bouquet of orange blossoms, fresh strawberries, jasmine, and candied citrus peel is difficult to resist, making one wonder whether one is smelling a brandy or some novel recipe of Turkish delight. But this is indeed a spirit, and quite a pretty one; the palate continues our journey through the confectioners' flavor basket, rounding out the finish with dashes of oolong tea, aniseed, and candied violet.
Reviewed by Duncan McRoberts
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Campo de Encanto Barkeep's Whimsy Pisco
Distiller Score 93
Enanto's Barkeep's Whimsy was designed to bring the aromatic torontel grape to the fore. It certainly succeeds on that score; it's an intensely aromatic pisco, with notes of citrus peel and coriander seed. It's very bright on the palate, a touch less sweet than Encanto's standard release, and quite fruity. Bartenders will indeed have fun playing with those aromatic notes in cocktails, where this pisco will be a delight. Barkeep's whimsy is a welcome addition to the pisco landscape in the United States.
Reviewed by Jacob Grier
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BarSol Selecto Italia Pisco
Distiller Score 88
Delicately aromatic, with hints of roses, green almond, bergamot, and dried papaya, there is a good amout of complexity here to pick apart. Soft and delictate in the mouth, there is no perceptible alcohol heat, but the flavors are somewhat lifeless compared to the nose's considerable promise. An attractive leafiness emerges on the end.
Reviewed by Duncan McRoberts
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Pisco Mistral 46%
Distiller Score 93
This straw-colored, lightly aged pisco greets with pleasantly floral notes on the nose. These continue onto the palate, along with a vibrant fruity character accented by just a hint of vanilla. This is a spirit to win over skeptics of Chilean pisco; it's delightful, and an absolute steal at the price.
Reviewed by Jacob Grier
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La Diablada Pisco
Distiller Score 87
A very floral nose, with honeysuckle, jasmine, and orchid notes predominant with a background of lime peel, vanilla, and mango. The palate is lightly sweet and fruity with lime and mango, hints of coconut husk, and mamey sapote evident. More floral blossoms emerge, with just a touch of white pepper and clove before a soft, short finish.
Reviewed by Distiller Staff
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Macchu Pisco
Distiller Score 85
Light vanilla, lime peel, and white pepper make up a very light nose. On the palate, white pepper, vanilla sugar, wet cement, lime, yuzu, and cinnamon make up a fairly straightforward presentation. There is a nice peppery bite at the end and a bit of earthiness present as well. The finish is quick, leaving the palate ready for another sip.
Reviewed by Distiller Staff
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Caravedo Pisco Acholado
Distiller Score 93
This pisco has a strong, pleasant aroma of berries, raisins and underripe banana. Its flavor expands on that, with balanced hints of floral jasmine, tart orange and thyme. It would make a fantastic addition to a Pisco Sour or a Daiquiri, but is also very nice on its own.
Reviewed by Anna Archibald
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Campo de Encanto Grand and Noble Pisco
Distiller Score 93
Campo de Encanto is an elegant and fragrant Peruvian pisco. The aroma brings to mind flowers, stone fruit, and apricots. Delightfully soft on the palate, it is floral, fruity, and multi-layered, and a ready complement to citrus and spice in cocktails. It's rare to find an unaged spirit that is this complex yet this smooth and approachable.
Reviewed by Jacob Grier
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Caravedo Pisco Puro Torontel
Distiller Score 90
Look for a lovely nose of pears, peaches, papaya and a slight florality. It has a silky texture on the palate. Flavorwise, there are bright, vivid floral notes of orange blossom and rosewater, alongside green banana. This would work wonderfully in a cocktail, particularly a sour.
Reviewed by Anna Archibald