When describing Pisco to shoppers within the states, Catalina Bentz, founding father of Catan Pisco compares the Chilean grape brandy to vodka and tequila offspring.
“If vodka and tequila had a child,” the outcome can be Pisco. “Vodka is a clear, fully versatile spirit, whereas tequila presents a extra advanced and flavorful end—similar to our pisco,” describes Bentz, founding father of Catan Pisco. Catan’s tall frosted glass bottle even aligns with premium vodkas acquainted with American imbibers. Oppositely, the clear liquid imparts ripe melon and peaches, then shifts into smooth floral aromas like magnolia and orange blossom, earlier than a mellow end enters (like tequila). A nice, lingering tangerine zest retains you enticed in between sips.
“As quickly as individuals attempt it, they’re shocked at how a lot they adore it. The whiskey drinkers that solely drink brown spirits are those [impressed] once they attempt Catan,” she smirks. “My favourite is a Pisco Paloma or a Catan & Tonic (referred to as PisTon in Chile).”
She admits recipe growth took sixteen months earlier than debuting her craft model. 100% natural Pedro Ximenez (PX) grapes are hand-picked from a fair-trade licensed winery in Ovalle, Chile. “The [vineyard] location sits in a valley which permits pure irrigation from the Andes mountains offering superb soil for our vines,” she explains. By means of CATAN H2O, 1% of proceeds per bought bottle are donated to struggle the shortage of water attributable to droughts, agriculture emergencies, and privatization in Chile.
Meticulously double-distilled, the natural purities of the PX grapes yield a silky-smooth spirit. Later, the liquid undertakes metal tank getting old reaching 40% ABV which determines its ‘Reserve type (in accordance with Chile’s pisco classifications). “We hope that our subsequent SKU will likely be a barrel-aged Grand Reserve at 45% ABV,” Bentz reveals.
Her pisco took dwelling gold on the San Francisco World Spirits Competitors and ‘Finest in Present San Diego Spirits Pageant. “My discriminating palate [has] served me appropriately, and since then, we proceed to win golds and I couldn’t be extra proud,” Bentz concludes.
Components:
- 1 ½ oz. of Catan Pisco
- ¾ oz. triple sec
- 1 oz. lime juice
- 1-2 oz. grapefruit juice
- 1 oz. easy syrup
Preparation: Add all components to the shaker, fill with ice and shake. Pressure right into a Collins glass and garnish with a grapefruit peel.
