Barsol Pisco Quebranta

BarSol Pisco Quebranta is a single-grape Peruvian pisco made entirely from Quebranta, the workhorse grape of Peruvian pisco, and sits in BarSol's "Puro" range of single-varietal bottlings. Produced in small batches and estate bottled in Ica, Peru, it is distilled straight to bottling strength: nothing, not even water, is added to the spirit after distillation, so all of its character comes from the fermented grape wine. Bottled at 41.3% ABV in a 750ml bottle, it is a clear, unaged grape brandy with a surprisingly rich, fruit-and-pastry profile that works neatly as a sipper and as the backbone of a Pisco Sour or Chilcano.

Tasting Notes: Orchard fruit and nuts with a cocoa edge.

Nose: Pear and red apple with freshly cut grass, dried fruit, pastry, fresh cream and cacao, lifted by light citrus.

Palate: Ripe pear, red apple and red grape, then roasted almond, walnut and pecan, dark chocolate, cereal, dried apricot and dark berries.

Finish: Round, elegant and long.

Serve: Neat, or in a Pisco Sour or Chilcano.