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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...

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 ...

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...