Known as “agua de dios,” or “water of the gods,” by locals in Peru, pisco is a type of brandy that is captivating the U.S. and Europe with its distinct and delightful flavor, not to mention the divine way it makes you feel. Unlike traditional brandies like Cognac, pisco is distilled from grapes into a high-proof spirit, crafted in the winemaking regions of Peru.
Adamas Pisco, a collaborative creation by Michael Meyers and his wife, Therese Corriente, was inspired by their passion for working with people they cherish.
Their journey began simply: during a horseback ride at a friend’s hacienda, their friend offered them a sip of pisco from his saddlebag. The taste was electrifying, sparking their curiosity about pisco’s origins. Although Therese doesn’t usually drink alcohol, she developed a taste for pisco and shares, “When you make a product that comes out of your relationship with your friends and a personal passion, it really comes through in whatever you are creating.”
This is no ordinary pisco. Crafted with immense skill and care, the elixir is produced using a secret distilling process that results in the smoothest brandy imaginable. Distilled from fermented Quebranta grape juice using copper stills and clay jars called piscos, the juice rests in a saturation basin for 24 hours before undergoing a seven-day fermentation process, during which the yeast in the grape skins converts sugar into alcohol.
“Unlike its brandy counterparts, pisco is neither aged in oak barrels, nor adulterated with water which makes for a much purer product. We discovered this was a clear grape-based brandy made from specific grapes in a particular region that, like champagne, is geographically controlled so you can’t call just anything pisco,” Michael explains. “Our entrepreneurial spirit kicked in, and we decided to create our own brand. We aimed to produce the most authentic drink, so we searched the country until we found a farmer who had been cultivating the land for over 100 years. Over four generations, he has perfected this unique approach to making pisco in the artisanal style.”
It would be a disservice not to mention the exquisite bottle design. The packaging features a diamond-shaped illuminated bottle that reflects the multifaceted, precious spirit within. Appropriately named, as “Adamas” means diamond in Latin. Looking to impress at a weekend gathering or dinner party? A bottle of Adamas Pisco will do the trick. It’s truly spectacular.
Adamas Pisco is versatile enough to create unique and flavorful mixed drinks and cocktails, yet its purity makes it equally enjoyable as a chilled shot, neat, or on the rocks. Michael and Therese are always looking to improve their customers experience and listening to the demand of the market and are excited to announce their developing the worlds first flavored pisco.
