What is pisco, you ask? Pisco is one of the many sub-ategories of grape brandy — a spirit distilled from fermented grape juice (aka wine). Just as Armagnac, cognac, and American brandy each have ...

Pisco is a brandy made in the winemaking regions of Chile and Peru. But don't try to determine who invented it first: both countries have a longstanding rivalry about who gets to call this grape ...

While many enjoy brandy by itself or with ice, this spirit can really spruce up a cocktail. Horn recommends a classic Cognac-based sidecar or a Pisco sour, since these drinks complement the ...