Capel Pisco Especial 70cl

Big grape character, zero fuss—this Chilean pisco is the kind of bottle you reach for when you want a cocktail to feel fresh, not sticky. It’s made from distilled grapes (think brandy’s brighter, more aromatic cousin), which means it brings natural fruit and floral notes that wake up classics like the Pisco Sour.

If you’ve ever made a sour and wondered why it tasted flat, pisco is the fix. Those grapey aromatics lift the whole drink, and the clean profile keeps citrus tasting sharp and lively instead of candy-ish.

• Nose: Fresh grape, orange zest, light white flowers
• Taste: Juicy grape and citrus, a gentle warmth, crisp and bright through the middle
• Finish: Clean, lightly fruity, with a subtle floral echo

What makes it handy for your shelf: it’s versatile. Use it when you want a Pisco Sour that pops, a Chilcano that feels like a patio cheat code (pisco + ginger ale + lime), or a simple citrus-forward mix where vodka would just go quiet.

It also works as a gateway spirit. If you like gin’s aromatics but don’t always want heavy botanicals, pisco scratches that same “bright and lively” itch—just with grapes instead of juniper.

And because it’s pisco, you’re getting a spirit that’s all about fruit-driven flavour rather than added sugar or loud oak. That’s why it shows up so well in cocktails where lemon or lime is the star.

Fun fact: “pisco” isn’t just the spirit’s name—it’s also the name of a coastal town and valley tied to the drink’s origins, which is why South America takes this stuff very personally.