Why do we say that Pisco is the spirit of Peru? Part I

 I will share some tips about Pisco that are important to know. Why do we say that Pisco is the spirit of Peru? Enjoy!

Part I.

Pisco: The origin of a name

On a warm afternoon, framed by a magnificent sunset with a flushed sky, many years before the arrival of the Spanish, Cacique (Chief) Chuquimanco and his people admired the horizon in what is now the Bay of Paracas, where thousands of birds fluttered, seeking shelter. The villagers kept saying "pisscu, pisscu," which means "bird" in Quechua. This word inspired the Chief and his subjects to apply it to themselves. Over time, this remarkable community of potters, along with their chicha jars, became known as the piskos. The arrival of the Spanish to these shores brought their native vine from the Canary Islands, which adapted to the new surroundings, giving rise to the Quebranta grape. When distilled, the resulting spirit was stored in these jars, also called piskos, thus giving that name to a city, a port, and a river. It is noteworthy that these jars were cured inside with honey for a proper seal.

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