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Tacama Pisco Puro Quebranta

Price $45

An aromatic pisco, with a luscious cherry-almond fragrance. At first, the spirit is sweet and lightly fruity, then clove, ginger and black pepper notes spark up in the middle, and it finishes lightly floral and spicy. Expect a touch of alcohol burn, since this is distilled to 88 proof, but overall a beautiful, balanced and complex spirit. — K.N. (6/1/2011)

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Tacama Pisco Albilla

Price $22

Look for floral, vanilla, and ripe apple notes in the fragrance. The flavor is reminiscent of banana cream pie, with some coconut and faint floral notes on the finish. Very smooth and warm. — K.N. (6/1/2011)

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Tacama Pisco Quebranta

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Price $22

Another aromatic pisco from Vina Tacama, with a pretty fragrance reminiscent of pears, bananas, and lily-of-the-valley. This is a full-flavored pisco with banana and creamy vanilla notes. Recommended for straight-up sipping. — K.N. (6/1/2011)

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Vinas de Oro Mosto Verde Quebranta

Price $46

This brazen hussy comes off as sweet and delicate at first, with its fresh apple and sweet, oaky aroma. But at heart, this spirit is earthy, fruity and bold, finishing relatively dry, with teasing Sherry-like notes. Try this one in a pisco sour. — K.N. (6/1/2011)

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Gran Sierpe Pisco

Price $20

“Gran sierpe” means “great snake.” Though some might expect a raw, pungent spirit inside to match the punchy serpent-design bottle, instead the liquid inside is delicate, with subtle rosewater and violet notes in the aroma and flavor. A faint black pepper and anise tingle on the finish provides some backbone. Good value. — K.N. (6/1/2011)

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Barsol Pisco Mosto Verde Italia

Price $40

Grappa-like aromatics set the stage—raw, but fruity, with raspberry and pear notes, plus a touch of rosewater. Take a sip, and it’s lightly sweet on the palate. The flavors seem to reverse what the aromas suggest; the floral notes dominate, and fruit is coaxed out only on repeated sips. The alcohol is brisk but balanced. — K.N. (6/1/2013)

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Mendiola Pisco Select Peruvian Quebranta Grape Brandy

Best Buy

Price $26

Low-key initial aroma that’s borderline sweet and sour; followed by a mineral quality that accents the fruit component. The palate entry is long, lean, and vinous; at midpalate the mineral quality dominates the fruit and acidity. Finishes well with all the elements in harmony. Best Buy. — P.P. (11/1/2005)

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Barsol Pisco Traditional Peruvian Italia Grape Brandy

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Price $20

A bouquet of banana, guava, and papaya, with a slight dash of sweet herbs. The palate entry is sweet, ripe, and silky; at midpalate the tastes of ripe grapes and yellow watermelon are exhilarating. Concludes on a semisweet, fruity/acidic/melony note. Very elegant. Best Buy — P.P. (10/1/2005)

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