Producers are aiming to capitalise on growing understanding of pisco in cocktail culture to inform more consumers globally about its quality and versatility. 

Peruvian bar Sastrería Martinez has introduced its new menu titled Collection 25/26.

Monarq Group and Familia Torres, the Spanish wine and spirits producer, have announced a new regional distribution agreement for Torres Brandy and El Gobernador Pisco.

The annual face-off between Peru and Chile sees a draw for the number of products each country boasts.

Barsol reigns supreme in the pisco category. The Peruvian brand took a whopping 31% of the first-choice votes and 23% of the top-three pours in the World’s Best Bars.

Once again, we asked our 100 global bars to rank their best-selling classic cocktails and a new champion has emerged this year.

Pisco has seen its share of damage throughout the pandemic, with both Peru and Chile taking a hit on harvests and exports. But there is light ahead, as Shay Waterworth reports.

The ongoing debate over the origins of pisco – and therefore the most authentic choice of brands – will probably never conclude. One thing which cannot be argued is that Chilean pisco is more popular with bartenders than it used to be. 

There’s an exciting new entrant in this sector, reports Shay Waterworth

The South American grape brandy is garnering a new legion of fans worldwide on the back of a slew of  restaurant openings. Hamish Smith reports on the trend

The South American spirit may have failed to make much international impact in its 450-year history, but a new generation of producers are determined to change all that, finds Hamish Smith

Monin has launched Sweet and Sour, a cocktail syrup for the on-trade.