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There could be a simple answer to this, but it’s become political and complicated. “Chilean and Peruvian piscos are different enough to say ‘we can both use this term’” Eric continues, “They are grape distillates that are largely unaged, but with different rules around grapes and uses. The same way Cognac and Armagnac are different for different reasons. You could easily give this info to the public. But, some brands and countries are fighting over the word and then there is a conflicting message.” Pisco sour, which originated in Lima, is prepared with egg white, lime juice, simple syrup, and bitters. The Chilean version usually has no bitters. [46] Nuñez, Daisuke. "Diferencias entre la Grapa Italiana, el Pisco peruano y el Aguardiente Chileno". Retrieved on September 23, 2014. Pisco is a colorless or yellowish-to-amber colored spirit [1] produced in winemaking regions of Peru [2] and Chile. [3] Made by distilling fermented grape juice into a high-proof spirit, it was developed by 16th-century Spanish settlers as an alternative to orujo, a pomace brandy that was being imported from Spain. [4] It had the advantages of being produced from abundant domestically grown fruit and reducing the volume of alcoholic beverages transported to remote locations. [5] Etymology [ edit ] Colonial era amphorae called pisko in Cañete Valley, Peru Still, there are big challenges, not least because educating the consumer is difficult with such confusion in the labelling of the category. Eric Zandona, Author of The Tequila Dictionary and Director of Spirits Information at the ADI shared some of his insight with me. “Pisco can be a really beautiful spirit when it’s done well, but one of its biggest challenges in terms of broader acceptance is the fact that Peruvian and Chileans fight over who gets to call it pisco.”

Many types of grapes were used to produce pisco, leading to a wide variation in flavor, aroma, viscosity and appearance of the liquor. This harmed attempts to export the product under a single denomination, resulting in numerous regulations setting a baseline for a product to carry the name. Four distinct types of pisco were thus designated: [23] Distilled in traditional copper stills with no additives, this delightful clear brandy retains the true pisco flavour profile. Quebranta grapes are non-aromatic, so best appreciated on the palate as does not give much nose. Pisco was also popular in the US, in San Francisco and nearby areas of California since the 1830s, during the Gold Rush, in the 1860s, and early to mid 1900s. [18] [19] Origin dispute [ edit ] Norma Téchnica Peruana NTP 211.006 (in Spanish), Comisión de Reglamentos Técnicos y Comerciales - INDECOPI, 7th edition, Nov. 2, 2006.Presented in a tall, clear, glass bottle with a drawing of the remaining ruins of the old Hacienda of Santa Cruz de Lanchas displayed on the label. Summary Monkey Tail (Cola de Mono or Colemono), is a traditional Chilean drink served around Christmas time. [44] As with most premium spirits, Waqar Pisco is distilled in small batches using a copper pot still. Most importantly, there are no additives or ageing to ensure a natural aromatic, clean pisco taste. a b "SICE – Free Trade Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Chile". SICE . Retrieved 26 March 2012.

Most of it is produced with a "boutique" type of distillate. Other types are produced with double distillation in copper and other materials. Peru's production of pisco remains artisanal and does not alter the physical, chemical or organic properties before bottling. The pisco must be bottled directly after aging, without alteration or adding any product which could alter the odor, flavor or appearance. [ citation needed] Appellation of origin [ edit ]Kulp, Kayleigh (18 October 2015). "Peru vs. Chile: South America's Great Pisco War" . Retrieved 3 May 2019. Mosto Verde Quebranta Pisco is made using the Quebranta grape, which is the strongest of all pisco grape varietals. 10 kilos of Quebranta grapes are used to produce a single 1-litre bottle of this premium pisco. Cortés Olivares, Hernán F (2005). "El origen, producción y comercio del pisco chileno, 1546–1931"[The origin, production and trade of Chilean pisco, 1546–1931]. Universum (in Spanish). 20 (2). doi: 10.4067/S0718-23762005000200005.

Main Specifications of the Technical File for 'Pisco', European Commission document 2011/C 141/16, 12 May 2011. a b c d e Huertas Vallejos, Lorenzo (2004). "Historia de la producción de vinos y piscos en el Perú"[History of the production of wines and piscos in Peru]. Universum (in Spanish). 19 (2). doi: 10.4067/S0718-23762004000200004. The oldest use of the word pisco to denote Peruvian aguardiente dates from 1764. [6] The beverage may have acquired its Quechua name from the Peruvian town of Pisco, once an important colonial port for the exportation of viticultural products, [7] which is located on the coast of Peru in the valley of Pisco, by the river with the same name. [8] From there, "Aguardiente de Pisco" was exported to Europe, especially Spain, where the beverage's name was abbreviated to "Pisco". [9]In the 17th century, production and consumption of wine and pisco were stimulated by the mining activities in Potosí, by then the largest city in the New World. [13] [15] Recession of Peruvian pisco [ edit ] " The town of Ica, land of much wine, the best of the kingdom", painting of 1615 by the Inca painter Guamán Poma in his work "Nueva corónica y buen gobierno". Royal Library, Denmark. [16]