San Francisco-based North Channel Distillery announces the debut of Frísco, the company’s inaugural craft spirit distilled from wine made from California grapes. Inspired by Pisco, the grape-based spirit native to Chile and Peru, Frísco introduces a modern, locally-produced taste for a globally-minded audience.

“Little did I know that 20 years ago when I tasted my first Pisco that it would ignite a journey to creating Frísco right here in California,” said founder Charlie O’Connell. “Fueled by passion, teamwork and a common goal of crafting an amazing spirit that transcends borders, Frísco is a globally-inspired, American-made farm to flask spirit handcrafted for the world to enjoy. The liquor is lightly flavored, surprisingly full-bodied and dangerously smooth – a perfect combination in my mind.”

Crafted in San Francisco from grapes sourced from neighboring world-class California vineyards, Frísco is double distilled on a copper pot still in small batches, followed by a unique charcoal mellowing – a technique rarely used on this type of spirit. The result is a clean, full-bodied, yet delicately smooth taste complemented by floral overtones and suggestions of tropical fruit.

Frísco is a 45 percent alcohol by volume immature brandy produced and bottled at Seven Stills of SF, a boutique, San Francisco-based state of the art distillery. Frísco is now available in a 750ml format for a suggested retail price of $35 in California and New York with rollouts planned for additional markets later this year. For more information, visit www.friscoliquor.com.

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