Lapostolle XO is a refined, Cognac-style Chilean pisco that balances aromatic floral and fruit notes with rich oak, spice, and subtle sweetness. Its elegant maturity, silky texture, and layered complexity make it ideal for sipping or mixing in elevated cocktails.
Origins & Production
Crafted in Chile’s Limar and Elqui Valleys, using a blend of Pink Muscat and Muscat of Alexandria grape varieties
Inspired by Cognac methods: double-distilled in a French copper alembic (Charentais-style), then aged for six years in French oak barrels (some new, some ex-Cognac)
Appearance
Bright, limpid amber with copper-red reflectionsa sign of expert barrel ageing
Nose
Elegant, delicate aromatics: floral notes, orchard fruit, tangerine peel, lemongrass, and subtle jasminerefreshingly aromatic with depth
Tasting panels also detect grilled grape, oak spice, and gingerbread
Palate
Silky, full-bodied texture reflecting the noseround, aromatic, with firm fruit and oak presence
Flavors of green apple, pear, gingerbread, white pepper, split oak, and toasted rye, reflecting its Cognac-style maturity
Finish
Long and pleasantly spicy, with lingering notes of gingerbread and toasty oakvery satisfying and smoothly resonant .
Style & Recognition
Multi-award winner: named Best Pisco at CatadOr 2016 and received 91 points (Highly Recommended) at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge in 2021
Often described as having the soul of Cognac, complexity of gin, and versatility of vodka
Serving & Uses
Best enjoyed neat or with a single large ice cube to appreciate its subtle aromatics.
Elevated in cocktails: replaces Cognac in signature drinks like the Pisco Sour, Pisco Punch, or even an Old Fashioned twist