This award winning "mosto verde, acholado" style Peruvian Pisco, formerly known as Pisco Portón, is sustainably harvested and hand-crafted at the oldest distillery in the Americas, Destilería La Caravedo, Est. 1684.

Method of Production: Single-distilled to 43% ABV (86 proof) requiring approximately 8 kilos (18 lbs.) of a blend of quebranta, torontel, italia and albilla grapes to produce one 750ml bottle. Distilled from partially fermented grape juice (pure wine--no pomace) and rested a minimum of one year—six months for each varietal and another six months after assemblage--with no additives of any kind: no color, no water, no sugar, no wood flavoring. Distilled through alambique copper pot stills and traditional falca stills.

TASTING NOTES

NOSE

CONDITION: clean and forward

INTENSITY: pronounced

AROMA CHARACTERISTICS: fresh, clean and fruity with hints of melon, grape, white vanilla and honeycrisp apple aromas.

MATURITY: un-aged and rested in stainless steel for one year.

PALATE

ALCOHOL: warming

BODY: full and very viscous

FLAVOR INTENSITY: pronounced

FLAVOR CHARACTERISTICS: rich, warming, full bodied, intense, creamy texture includes characteristics of cinnamon, orange blossom, chocolate and citrus.

FINISH: complex and smooth, long and luxurious.

This award winning "acholado" style Peruvian Pisco, formerly known as Pisco Portón, is sustainably harvested and hand-crafted at the oldest distillery in the Americas, Destilería La Caravedo, Est. 1684.

Method of Production: Single-distilled to 40% ABV (80 proof) requiring approximately 3 kilos (7 lbs.) of a blend of quebranta and torontel grapes to produce one 750ml bottle. Distilled from 100% fully fermented grape juice (pure wine--no pomace) and rested a minimum of nine months--four months for each varietal and another five months after assemblage--with no additives of any kind: no color, no water, no sugar, no wood flavoring. Distilled through alambique copper pot stills and traditional falca stills.

TASTING NOTES

NOSE

CONDITION: clean

INTENSITY: medium

AROMA CHARACTERISTICS: pronounced apple, lemon grass, golden raisins and white pepper aromatics.

MATURITY: un-aged and rested in stainless steel.

PALATE

ALCOHOL: warming

BODY: medium high viscosity

FLAVOR INTENSITY: pronounced

FLAVOR CHARACTERISTICS: super dry, medium bodied, very structured with characteristics of citrus and spice with impressions of bananas.

FINISH: lingering finish that is citrusy, peppery and floral.

This award winning "puro" style Peruvian Pisco was voted BEST IN SHOW UNAGED WHITE SPIRIT & BEST PISCO, DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL, at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2016 & 2017. Over forty wine & spirit professionals agreed Caravedo Puro Torontel was better than any unaged vodka, gin, rum, tequila, etc--ANY unaged clear spirit--two years in a row. Caravedo Puro Torontel is sustainably harvested and hand-crafted at the oldest distillery in the Americas, Destilería La Caravedo, Est. 1684.

Method of Production: Single-distilled to 40% ABV (80 proof) requiring approximately 3 kilos (7 lbs.) of torontel (torrontés) grapes to produce one 750ml bottle. Distilled from 100% fully fermented grape juice (pure wine--no pomace) and rested a minimum of six months with no additives of any kind: no color, no water, no sugar, no wood flavoring. Distilled through traditional, flat-top falca stills.

TASTING NOTES

NOSE

CONDITION: clean, concise and bright

INTENSITY: pronounced

AROMA CHARACTERISTICS: floral high notes of geranium, orange blossom and honeysuckle.

MATURITY: un-aged and rested in stainless steel for one year.

PALATE

ALCOHOL: smooth

BODY: medium viscosity

FLAVOR INTENSITY: pronounced

FLAVOR CHARACTERISTICS: bright characteristics of flowers and citrus fruit.

FINISH: light, bright, long and refreshing.

This award winning "puro" style Peruvian Pisco is the finest expression of the "macho grape," called quebranta. Caravedo Puro Quebranta is sustainably harvested and hand-crafted at the oldest distillery in the Americas, Destilería La Caravedo, Est. 1684.

Method of Production: Single-distilled to 40% ABV (80 proof) requiring approximately 3 kilos (7 lbs.) of quebranta grapes to produce one 750ml bottle. Distilled from 100% fully fermented grape juice (pure wine--no pomace) and rested a minimum of six months with no additives of any kind: no color, no water, no sugar, no wood flavoring. Distilled through alambique copper pot stills.

TASTING NOTES

NOSE

CONDITION: clean and fresh

INTENSITY: medium

AROMA CHARACTERISTICS: apple, bosc pear, grassy, almond, cherry with hints of banana and chocolate.

MATURITY: un-aged yet rested in stainless steel for a minimum of six months.

PALATE

ALCOHOL: smooth

BODY: medium viscosity

FLAVOR INTENSITY: pronounced

FLAVOR CHARACTERISTICS: dry orchard fruit, grassy, banana, hint of chocolate.

FINISH: round, cheerful, clean.