New Pisco Section!

Hey everyone. I just wanted to notify you guys that I’ll soon be adding some reviews of piscos (a type of grape brandy) that I had a chance to taste while traveling through Peru. I will also soon add a new section for Pisco under Helpful Notes. Hope you enjoy a break from all those Argentine wines. I know I will!

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Astrid & Gaston

Astrid & Gaston Modern Peruvian, Fine Dining Entrées run about 35 to 80 soles ($12.50 to $28). Expect to pay about $30-$50 ($50 with drink and dessert) 175 Calle Cantuarias, Miraflores Lima, Peru In Peru, there are very few restaurants that are universally acclaimed. One of the few is Astrid & Gaston, named after the...

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El Bolivar’s Pisco Sour

Pisco Sour As tasted at El Bolivar Hotel, where it was originally created, in Lima, Peru Cocktail made of Pisco, lime juice, egg white, and bitter Wow! Pisco is very strong and bitter, but the lemon and the “bitter” balance out the strength perfectly. Still strong and still burns in the stomach, just not in the throat. Nice and...

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