Tasting Nights with Pisco
"When historian Lorenzo Huertas told me about the "mojoneros" of the 16th century—experts in tasting wines and brandies—I was transported back to my childhood in Lima." […]
Torontel: Perfume and Identity
Behind every pisco, there is always a new story to tell. Among the wide range of authorized pisco grapes in Peru, Torontel holds a special place.[…]
Pisco Sour: Coincidence or Influence?
While reading a cocktail book, I came across an interesting fact about “Sours.” The 1862 book How to Mix Drinks by bartender Jerry Thomas is cited as a reference, although the combination of a spirit, lemon, and sugar already existed, […]
Pisco: An Experience with Added Value
Some time ago, I was talking with a friend about our participation in the National Pisco Competition. He told me that while in Mexico, he was struck by the fact that, after dinner, the waiter asked which tequila each guest would like to enjoy. […]