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Black Whiskey: Two more flavors you must try (REVIEW)

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Black Whiskey is on a roll with its many awards and expansion to more and more countries. This Peruvian-made product has added Black Whiskey Oxampampa Honey and Black Whiskey Single Barrel to its roster and our editor, Dawn, had the chance to review them for you. We’ve told you about our friends at Black Whiskey many times before. They’ve created a fantastic whiskey made from Peruvian ingredients, such as purple corn, and have used an American process with white oak barrels to distill it into an award-winning whiskey. Now, they’ve added the Single Barrel Whiskey and Black Whiskey Oxapampa Honey to their list. Going into the tasting, I already knew that I loved the original Black Whiskey and especially their Andean Cream (the much more elevated Bailey’s-like drink). You can read my review about those here . So, I knew that I would already love their new Oxapampa Honey and their Single Barrel additions before trying them. Why Oxapampa honey? Before the tasting began, I had asked Don ...
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Under Andean Skies: Living & Writing in Peru by David Stephens (BOOK REVIEW)

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David Stephens, a long-time contributor for Traveling & Living in Peru and expat in Peru, has written his new book, Under Andean Skies, highlighting his wealth of knowledge of Peru’s culture and history. David Parker gives us his review of Stephens’ insightful new travel book. For me, traveling without romance is like a regiment without its honor. So, if you are looking for blissful, idyllic, and little-known places throughout Peru to court a love, this is the book to buy. What is more, David Stephens has exquisite taste in food and drink, and his selection of restaurants and bars is unrivaled. Under Andean Skies: Living & Writing in Peru is a book for those who have breakfast at dinner and wear mismatching socks because life is too short and feel that aesthetics and thinking outside the frame are a must. Photo source: depositphotos.com (Royalty-free) What’s inside The first half of the book is composed of a selection of articles – many appearing originally in Living...
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Sofia Mulanovich: Peruvian pro-surfer living the dream

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Peru has some of the longest waves in the world which makes it a pro surfer’s paradise. It’s no wonder that Peru has some of the best surfers in the world and many of them are women. Sofia Mulanovich is one of the many Peruvian women living life on the waves. Source: El Comercio Peru’s hidden gem When you think of Peru it’s easy to conjure up world-beating destinations: Machu Picchu or Cusco; or perhaps the culinary chefs who have put the country firmly on the international leader-board. But what about surfing? My daughter, Anna is a passionate surfer and loves nothing more than heading out early in the morning to ride the waves. Given Peru is blessed with more than 2,400 km or 1,500 miles of coastline, it’s the place to head for – Mancora in the North, Punta Hermosa just south of Lima – and Playa Chicama, 20 miles north of Trujillo – home to the world’s longest left – are three beaches the cool dudes head for. A start is to be born, as Sofia Mulanovich was, with the surf at yo...
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Andean Corn: Get to know the essence of the success of ‘Black Whiskey’, the Peruvian Whiskey that captivates the world

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A few months ago, we brought to you our review of Black Whiskey, a whiskey made of Peruvian black corn. Here, we get to learn more about the INIA 601 Corn that is the main ingredient of Black Whiskey, chicha morada, and other Peruvian favorites. Michael Kuryla, CEO of Don Michael SAC Black Whiskey, the only whiskey made with Andean corn Don Michael SAC has been in the market for more than six years with Black Whiskey, the only whiskey made with Andean corn that stands out for its properties and improvements for health that captivates the world. Turning a great idea into a successful product goes beyond theory and good luck. It must be accompanied by differential qualities and values ​​that make it unique and powerful. Michael Kuryla, CEO of Don Michael SAC had the vision of creating the first 100% Peruvian Whiskey made from Andean corn as a distinctive feature and calling it “Black Whiskey”. Its great recognition and its presence in the bars of the best restaurants in Lima and ...
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Farmhouse Ale: The Newest from Sacred Valley Brewing Co.

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Over the years, Sacred Valley Brewing Co. has produced some of the best artisanal beer in Peru. Now, they are introducing their latest creation, Farmhouse Ale, that you won’t want to miss! With a special design, Sacred Valley Brewing Co. has a new beer on their barrel collection, first was their Imperial Stouts designed by Fito Espinoza, now they take us to the farmhouse with a refreshing chardonnay barrel-aged beer. How does it taste? Farmhouse Ale is fresh and sweet to enjoy the last days of summer and the autumn afternoons while having a walk around Cusco or Lima. This is a Belgian-Style Saison that has been seated a whole year on a chardonnay barrel. It’s done with their own grain hence “farmhouse”, a light sweet beer with a yeasty aroma at the beginning, on the glass is dark golden and cloudy. Once you taste it, you can feel the tropical notes, a blend that comes from the Saison and the chardonnay, a hint of pineapple stays in the mouth to finish on a bitter after-taste not...
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Mini Inca Trail or Full Length? We can help you decide!

Discovering the Inca Trail is one of the most rewarding experiences you will ever have. However, sometimes it’s not for everyone. Here will go over the differences between a mini version and the regular Inca Trails to help you decide! One of the best adventures of your life is around the corner! The Inca Trail waits for you, with amazing landscapes and archaeological sites that will leave you breathless while you walk through a road of 45 kilometers as the Incas did more than 500 years ago. However, before you go, we want to share some information and tips. The Mini Inca Trail (2 days, 1 night) TREK INCLUDES • Adventure expert guide • Train tickets • Transfers to/from hotel • First aid assistance and oxygen tank • Tour to Machu Picchu • Box lunch • Duffel bag (private service only) • Walking Sticks upon request (additional cost of USD$22) Regular Inca Trail (4 days, 3 nights) TREK INCLUDES • Adventure expert guide • Train tickets • Transfers to/from hotel • First ...
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Pisco 1615: A pisco made to celebrate empowered women

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Pisco 1615 has created a pisco made to celebrate women by featuring Ana Francisco de Borja y Doria, Peru’s first governor, on the label. Celebrating women in a creative way As March celebrates women, it was clever for Pisco 1615 to create pisco specifically to celebrate women. the CEO of Bodega San Nicolás stated, “Celebrating women with this new line of Pisco 1615 commemorates the fundamental role of women in the Pisco industry and in Peru in general. Its essence reflects the best vintages of our pisco, unique in its kind, seeking to merge the special of its content with the election of Ana Francisca Borja y Doria, the first governess in Peru as the main face of this new line of high-end and limited edition”, Raúl Otero, proudly emphasized. Raúl Otero, CEO of Bodega San Nicolás Who was Ana Francisca de Borja y Doria? Ana Francisca de Borja y Doria, was the first female authority in Peru. She devoted, intelligent, fair, elegant, cunning and with a lot of personality. As govern...
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