Peru’s Pisco




The Culinary Institute of America show

Summary: <br> Pisco is the clear brandy that Peruvians have enjoyed <br> for 450 years. Through the popularity of the refreshing pisco sour, a <br> lime-laced drink known in bars everywhere, pisco is enjoying some well-deserved <br> fame. But as Peruvians know, this sophisticated brandy is far more than just a <br> mixer. Made only in a limited coastal area of Peru according to strict <br> regulations, it has all the elegance and polish of French Cognac. Johnny <br> Schuler is the president of the Pisco Tasters Guild and widely considered to be <br> the world’s leading expert. According to Schuler, Peruvians owe this beloved <br> beverage to the requirements of the Catholic Church. <br> <br> For recipes, visit <a href="http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA">www.ciaprochef.com/WCA</a>   <br> <br> <br> <a href="http://cia.podbean.com/mf/web/p3hc8e/Peru07Pisco_YT.mov">Download Podcast Video</a><br>