Review: Pisco 100

Review: Pisco 100

Review: Pisco 100

Pop quiz: What’s the proof level of Pisco 100?

84 proof, of course!

The origin of Pisco 100’s name is unclear, but this Peruvian Pisco — an “acholado” style blended of distillate from several grape varietals — is a pungent example of the spirit. On the nose, traditional Pisco character — jet fuel, aromatic pine needles, woody coconut husk. The evergreen sticks with you into the body, which speaks again of the forest, with a mushroomy finish that makes you forget about that gasoline rush on the nose.

Earthy, fresh, and fragrant, it has a lot to like, especially those fun aromatics, though it’s a touch on the pricey side.

84 proof.

B+ / $40 / pisco100.com

Pisco 100

$40
8.5

Rating

8.5/10

A veteran journalist, the author of four books, a published poet, and an award-winning winemaker, Christopher Null has more than 25 years of experience writing about wine and spirits. He founded Drinkhacker in 2007. He also writes regularly about the science of booze for WIRED and is an occasional contributor to ADI's Distiller magazine. He has been a judge for both the American Distilling Institute Judging of Craft Spirits and Whiskies of the World spirits competitions and often works as a consultant, developing formal tasting notes for spirits brands around the world.

1 Comment

  1. Miguel on July 28, 2020 at 5:54 pm

    I am peruvian with some experience in Piscos.
    I don’t know about this brand but I can tell you this brand can not compete with top peruvian brands. A doubt is popular in Peru.
    Not recommended. at all

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