South American
Spirits
Si...tenemos algunas botellas de Chile, Nicaragua,
Argentina, Peru y Brazil.
Pisco, Rum and the like.
Check back soon---We'll eventually have them listed here.
PISCO
Pisco is said to have originated in Peru.
The word "pisco" comes from the Quechua language and means
"bird." In Peru there are many villages with the word pisco as
part of the name:
Piascobanba=fields of birds
Piscohuasi=house of birds
The natives in Peru were also known as "piskos" and it seems
they were rather handy as crafting ceramic jugs which they coated with
beeswax. These were ideal for storing alcohol and the Spanish settlers
called these "piscos."
Chile and Peru are major sources of Pisco. The product is distilled from
Muscat grapes, approximately an Italian "grappa" of Moscato.
You can decide which region makes the best.
We carry several.
PISCO CAPEL 80-proof
"Reservado" $14.99
ALTO DEL CARMEN 80-proof $13.99
MONTESIERPE 84-proof $13.99
INCA PISCO 84-proof $16.99
Cachaça
This
is a "firewater" which Brazilians regard as their national
alcohol.
The word "cachaça" is a translation of some African word for alcohol.
This is distilled from cane sugar. Some of these distillates are aged in
wood. Essentially, cachaça is the Brazilian version of rum.
We have several in stock:
PIT $19.99
PIRASSUNGA CACHAÇA 51 $18.99
YPICA CACHAÇA $22
TOUCANO $23.99
TIC TACK $11.99
AGUARDIENTE "CRISTAL" $15.99
FLOR DE CAA RUM
This is a very famous brand of Rum sold in
Nicaragua. They make a range of styles and types.
We carry their 7 year old rum and an even smoother, darker 12 year old
bottling.
