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Darren Armstrong — Sat, 12 May 2018 21:32:47 GMT

Amazing article on Pisco. Bolivia also produces a brandy made from wine grapes called Singani, thought it is much more narrowly defined as 1) Muscat of Alexandria grapes, 2) High altitude vineyards, winemaking and distillation 3) and from specific regions defined by the DO. I laid out a lot more detailed information similar to this article on my website at www.strongsomm.com/.../

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Jonatan Waly — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 16:12:21 GMT

Good article, the date of independence of Peru is 1821. The character that you mention with date 1613, called Pedro Manuel Bofia, inhabitant in Pisco is known as "Greek" and relates in his testament brandy and pots that contained it, is a benchmark of our history with Pisco, it is worth mentioning that the date that is data the document is from 1613, but from very before his death is already produced grape brandy in Peru.

If it is a requirement to Establish the vintage year on the label . Regards

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Amanda Johnson — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:14:56 GMT

Fantastic article and great detail. Thanks

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Shane Patton — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 15:14:22 GMT

Absolutely terrific, and my restaurant just started featuring a couple of Pisco's so timing couldn't have been better. Thank you so much for your work!

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Hemant Kala — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 05:24:49 GMT

Just superb...

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Kaela Miller — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 20:17:47 GMT

Thanks for taking the time to write this great article. I especially enjoyed the history lesson and clarification regarding the two countries differences in labeling.

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Gregory Reid — Sun, 23 Aug 2015 15:13:59 GMT

Excellent article; muchas gracias. One more producer I would like to recommend, if I may, is Campo de Encanto. Founded in 2008 by two San Francisco entrepreneurs and a Master Distiller based in the Ica Valley, their flagship bottling (a traditional blend of three grapes sourced from "old vines") won the Gran Medalla de Oro in its first year of production. They also produce two single vineyard Piscos, one made from Moscatel, the other from Quebranta. The blend is great for making cocktails and is very reasonably priced. For sipping and savoring, the single varietals are much more interesting and enjoyable, and only slightly more expensive. Salud!

RE: Pisco's Two Traditions

John Paul Wilkinson — Sat, 22 Aug 2015 18:30:29 GMT

Thanks to everyone for all of the comments. I'm delighted that the article was of some use . I'm always amazed by the mass of nuances that any topic presents once you begin to really explore it. I can't over emphasize the benefits of learning another language. Some level of comprehension will surely present you with more opportunities to learn when you're out there wandering wine regions.

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John Paul Wilkinson — Sat, 22 Aug 2015 18:09:04 GMT

Thank you Pedro for the clarification about the the type of citrus used in the typical Peruvian Pisco sour. My confusion arose from my poor translations of Spanish into English. I read the flavor characteristics of the small dark green citrus used to make my pisco sours in Ica and Lima, as being similar to a Key lime. The limóns de Pica I find here in Santiago have a very similar appearance and aromatic profile. I assumed that they were the same fruit. Can you send a photo of the lemon that you're referring to? Thanks very much.

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pedro guerrero — Sat, 22 Aug 2015 07:55:13 GMT

Great article, there is one correction about the preparation of the peruvian Pisco Sour that you mention. The lemon from Pica is not used in Perú. The oasis of Pica is located in the province of Iquique, on the I Region.

In Perú we used a Lemon that is very similar to a Key lime or lime.

Best regards.

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Jeremy Reed — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 05:01:50 GMT

I can't wait to see you again. One day, my friend.

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Francisco Vargas — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 02:00:52 GMT

great job John!! I really enjoyed this.

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Rachel Mullen — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 17:09:08 GMT

Amazing. Very well written and now I have a much better understanding about Pisco, thank you!

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Emilio Munoz — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 09:36:50 GMT

amazing!

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Toni Johnson — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 23:02:43 GMT

Great article! Thanks!