Accumulators of Experiences
It is said that tasters are accumulators of experiences and they are not wrong. We are always looking for new sources of aromas and flavors to gather the most information in our olfactory memory about different products, […]
In the land of Pisco... Tasters (Mojoneros) on course
The appointments of tasters (expert or newer), that's, the titles that differentiate expert tasters from those with less experience, are a pending issue to be resolved. […]
Two different spirits
I have been asked several times about the difference between pisco and the spirit produced in Chile. I won't discuss the issue of pisco's Peruvian origin, as I consider that matter settled. […]
Tasting at Nazca XIX Pisco Producers Meeting "Pisco Contest 2021".
On Saturday, June 29th, we attended the XIX Pisco Producers Meeting 2021 in Nazca, the first contest held after the terrible pandemic we have had to live through. […]
Spirits of the World
Last week, I was conducting a spirits tasting at the International Diploma in Marketing and Commercialization of Spirits at the Universidad Privada San Juan Bautista in Ica. I appreciate the opportunity. […]
Tasting three Piscos
One of the activities that tasters carry out for wineries is to evaluate their Piscos. They send us their samples, we taste them and provide our opinion as consumers and judges, without giving a score. […]
Between Pisco & Nazca
I received this lovely story and remembered that historian Lorenzo Huertas had mentioned it in one of his talks. Let's reminisce. Why was Pisco made in Peru? In the late 16th century, […]
Evaluating Piscos
Two concepts that we often confuse are "tasting" & "sampling." Whereas the former is a technical analysis, the latter is more of a playful and educational experience […]
Back To Basics
One of the most important topics in the Pisco tasting methodology course is the basic guide. It consists of three phases that are distributed according to one of our senses. It starts with sight (view): what do we perceive? […]
A personal exercise
When we talk about grape descriptors, their aromatic profile or other indicators, some people unfamiliar with wine tasting wonder about the origin of that information: is there any technical support that confirms it? […]