There are many categories of Pisco, reflecting the incredible diversity of the category, and richness of this spirit. In addition one category in one country may mean something different in another. So check out the definitive guide of taste and impress your bartender ?
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Grapes! They are all grape based spirits. Some are straight wine distillates and other are made from the must. First, some are straight wine distillates, such as the ones below. This category of spirits is named brandy. Let’s explore this today!
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Yes. Mahon is a wine distilled Gin made only on the island of Menorca, off the Spanish coasts in the Mediteranean sea.
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Ready for a controversial history ? The history of gin is fascinating and parallel to the history of alcohol in Middle Age Europe.
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All tequilas are mezcal but not all mezcal are tequilas. Mezcal are any agave-based liquor produced in Mexico, and therefore Tequila is a subcategory of Mezcal. They do share a lot of common points for that reason (agave based and Mexican to start with), but here are where they differ.
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There is no Tequila outside of Mexico. Tequila must come from Mexico however there are many distilleries which are surfing on the success of Tequila and Mezcal and propose alcohol made from the distillation of agave syrup. Which one should you try?
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