Raw materials
Uva Quebranta
Uva Moscatel
Uva Italia
Uva Torontel
Producer
Macchu Pisco
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Macchu Pisco.
Macchu Pisco is a Peruvian pisco brand created by sisters Melanie and Lizzie Asher. The range includes a premium 100% Quebranta line, an acholado version (La Diablada) and a mosto verde-style cuvée (Ñusta). The brand promotes a modern interpretation of traditional pisco, intended both for cocktails and for sipping neat.
Peruvian pisco
single-varietal pisco (Quebranta)
pisco acholado
pisco mosto verde
Producer range
Producer range Macchu Pisco
Spirit categories
Peruvian pisco
single-varietal pisco (Quebranta)
pisco acholado
pisco mosto verde
Representative products
Macchu Pisco (Quebranta) 70cl
La Diablada (acholado)
Ñusta (mosto verde Italia)
Casks and ageing vessels
wooden casks (reported in some sources as oak)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
For the MacchuPisco bottling production is declared 100% from Quebranta grapes; distillation is carried out using the traditional pot still method (as reported by retailers and product sheets). The distillate is rested before bottling; the official site indicates a rest of about 1 year for the MacchuPisco line.
Distillation
Traditional distillation in pot still; single distillation to preserve the grape aromas (as reported by product sheets and retailers).
Ageing
Resting of the distillate before bottling; the official site indicates about 1 year of rest for the MacchuPisco line. Other sources report variable rests (from 3 to 12 months) depending on the label.
Producer history Macchu Pisco
According to the official site, Macchu Pisco was founded in 2006 by Melanie and Lizzie Asher. Melanie, who trained at Harvard Business School, led the brand development and the first bottlings, helping introduce Peruvian pisco to international markets. Trade sources and industry guides report several first editions and the range's evolution toward single-varietal bottlings and acholado cuvées.
Production philosophy
The project is presented as a family endeavour that combines respect for the tradition of Peruvian pisco with a contemporary approach to production and the showcasing of grape varieties. The brand emphasizes product purity, grape origin and versatility in mixology.
Territory
Peru (production areas regulated by the denomination: Lima, Ica, Arequipa, Moquegua, Tacna).
Awards and recognitions
94 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge (noted on the official website).
Macchu Pisco
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