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Looking for bitters to add depth and complexity to make your cocktail taste better \u2026. then check out\u00a0 Only Bitters of the Only Group. The Bitters Lab, located in Fitzroy is a retail outlet for Only Bitters. The brainchild of JD & Sophia, Only Bitters was born out of frustration from the limited access to..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Peru\u2019s Independence Day celebrations, known as the Fiestas Patrias, is one of the country\u2019s most important public holidays. From the beginning of July each year, Peru\u2019s distinctive red and white flag can be seen flying high in the streets and homes of cities, towns and remote communities. This is to pay homage to the liberation..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Adhering to the 400 year old tradition, when distilling pisco from freshly fermented grape juice it will be done in a small batch traditional pot still – either an alembique or falca still. The traditional copper alembique pot still is more commonly used by Pisqueros in Peru. Each alembique is made by hand by a..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Every wondered about the history of the Pisco Sour… What does a Mormon from Salt Lake City Utah, a florist, a bar room brawl, a cashier with the railway and a bartender have in common? Would you believe all are associated with Victor Morris who invented the Pisco Sour while living in Lima during the..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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It is super easy to make pisco sours at home! In accordance with the Peruvian way of doing things, we recommend you use a 3:1 ratio using the Quebranta style of pisco as your base spirit. If you are a dab hand with a cocktail shaker, you can make your pisco sour using the double..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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It is believed that celebrating Christmas in Peru dates back to 1535, around the time of the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors. Along with the grapes now used to make pisco, they also brought their catholic religion and the celebration of the birth of baby Jesus at Christmas. Peru, along with many South American countries,..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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The El Capitan cocktail is Peru\u2019s version of the Manhattan – one of the four most common mixed drinks in Peru, There is no exact date the cocktail can be traced back to, though it is thought to be invented sometime after 1854 when many Italians immigrated during the Italian Unification. Those Italians heading to..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Dale DeGroff, AKA King Cocktail, talks about his experience working with Peruvian pisco. Dale DeGroff is regarded as one of the most influential bar tenders in the USA. From 1987 to 1999 he rose to prominence at New York\u2019s Rainbow Room. In 2009, he was awarded the James Beard Foundation Wine & Spirits Professional Award..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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If you like rhubarb (and who doesn\u2019t?) why not serve our pisco rhubarb fizz for something a little different next time you get together with your friends. Super easy to make! Grab some fresh rhubarb to make your own rhubarb syrup ahead of your get together. On the day mix everything except the prosecco into..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Alliance is a spritzy pisco cocktail perfect to celebrate the start of spring in Australia. Made with Acholado (a blend of 2 or more pisco grapes) with lime juice, ginger syrup, strawberry and lychee puree, topped off with sparkling wine. This drink is super refreshing and delicious to enjoy during spring and summer \u2026 or..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Pisco fever has hit Tales of the Cocktail 2017 with a dedicated pisco tasting room. Pisco has long been established as part of American cocktail culture, dating back to the 1870\u2019s with Pisco Punch invented during the California gold rush, followed by the Pisco Sour invented in 1920 by an American bartender living in Lima..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Made from a blend of two or more the eight pisco grape varietals each Acholado pisco tastes different. This is because of the type of grapes used, the way the grape juices are blended and the terroir that affects the flavour of the grapes. The master distiller blends their Acholado choosing any of the eight..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Such is the importance of pisco to the Peruvian national heritage, in 1988 Peru\u2019s National Institute of Culture declared pisco part of the country\u2019s national heritage. Each year Peru\u00a0pays tribute to their national spirit not once but twice. Each year they celebrate D\u00eda del Pisco Sour (Pisco Sour Day) on the first Saturday in February..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Bartenders in Australia have differing opinions as to whether to use lemon or lime juice for your pisco sour. The Pisco Sour has always been made with Peruvian limes – a fruit that in Peru and Chile is known as a \u201clim\u00f3n\u201d. Although the Spanish word lim\u00f3n translates into English as a lemon, the flavour..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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One of five legislated pisco grape growing regions and the heartland of pisco production, the Ica Valley is one of the driest places on earth. Located south of Peru\u2019s capital Lima, the Ica Valley extends over 7,000km along the desert coast of southern Peru. The\u00a0area was originally inhabited by indigenous tribes, including the Nazca civilisation..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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PISCO PURO QUEBRANTA Pisco Puro Quebranta is made from only the quebranta grape. Quebranta is one of the eight grape varieties that can be used to make Peruvian pisco. This variety is classified as non aromatic\u00a0and is known as the queen of pisco.\u00a0Quebranta is the strongest of all pisco grape varietals, the vines are highly..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Join us to pay homage to the pisco sour during February 2018. On the first Saturday of February each year, Peruvians come together to honour their national drink pisco sour. With a public holiday for\u00a0D\u00eda del Pisco Sour (Pisco Sour Day).\u00a0Such is the significance of pisco sour internationally the rest of the world also pays..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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There is a growing interest globally in pisco and pisco cocktails. \u201cMuch like Australian\u2019s discovered the amazing variety and inherent quality of good tequila and mescal a couple of years ago, we\u2019re excited to show them the potential of pisco,\u201d says Siggins. \u201cPeruvian pisco encompasses so many beautiful varieties and flavours, all tied indelibly to..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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The name pisco comes from the port city of the same name in the south of Peru. Established more than 500 years ago, the port of Pisco was an important centre for the export of Peruvian wine and the grape-based spirit that went on to become known globally as \u2018pisco\u2019. The origin of the word..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Visitors to South America will have heard of, and more than likely tried Peru\u2019s national drink \u2013 the Pisco Sour. There is also another pisco drink that is growing in popularity, particularly with the youth of Peru. That drink is the easy to prepare and delightfully refreshing Chilcano. Based on the Moscow Mule invented in..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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The World Travel Awards (WTA) have selected Peru as the World\u2019s Leading Culinary Destination in 2016 for the fifth consecutive year. Established in 1993, the purpose of the World Travel Awards is to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry. According to the World Travel Awards website \u201cThe World Travel..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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A\u00a0refreshing tropical twist on the classic Pisco Sour Passionfruit Pisco Sour is one of many variations of the traditional Pisco Sour that you will find served in bars across Peru. Passionfruit is known as maracuy\u00e1 in Peru. While you can use any tropical fruit flavour as an addition to your pisco sour, for summer we..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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The Pisco People were delighted to meet the globally acclaimed chef, Virgilio Martinez from Central in Lima \u2013 ranked number 4 in the World\u2019s Top 50 Best Restaurants \u2013 as part of Good Food Month Melbourne 2016. To celebrate the launch of Martinez\u2019s latest book Central – published by Phaidon – Good Food Month Melbourne..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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The original Pisco Punch, invented by Duncan Nicol at the Bank Exchange Hotel around 1853, was a favourite in the booming cocktails scene of San Francisco at the time. Brought from Peru to the California gold fields by prospectors travelling via sea from Europe and the east coast of America, Mosto Verde Italia was the..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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L.A.’s Cocktail Scene Puts the Spotlight on Peruvian Pisco WRITTEN BY\u00a0BRAD JAPHE \u2013 L.A. WEEKLY TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016 AT 10:15 A.M. The pisco sour has long been a mainstay on drink menus throughout Los Angeles. Made with egg whites and lime juice, it has a thick mouthfeel and a refreshing finish. Yet the cocktail..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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SHARNEE RAWSON (23 NOVEMBER 2016) Peruvians are seriously passionate about pisco. It is to them what champagne is to the French, or barolo to Italians: a distinct and non-replicable part of their national cultural identity. Peru is one of the hottest food destinations in the world right now, in some part thanks to the World’s..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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The Pisco People get into the Spirit of Christmas this year in the best way possible \u2013 by joining forces with Milk the Cow for a cocktail-laden cheese event to get you in the mood for the holidays. Join us as we take you on a delicious festive flight of four pisco cocktails matched perfectly..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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The 2017 Melbourne Food & Wine Festival is being held in conjunction with the Worlds 50 Best Restaurant Awards from 31 March to 9 April 2017. That means some of the World\u2019s finest chefs who will be in Melbourne for the awards, will line up with Melbourne\u2019s finest chefs to showcase their talents as part..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Pisco Punch; The Movie Reintroducing pisco – one of the world\u2019s great rediscovered spirits Once the most celebrated spirit of the western United States in the late 19th century, Peruvian pisco fell victim to several political developments that caused it to disappear until recently. Leading bartenders and drink writers from around the world unravel the..<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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The Pisco People had the privilege of interviewing Johnny Schuler recently on his down under tour. Watch Johnny’s interview here.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>","max_pages":2}