Pisco
- proper noun
- Whether you choose to travel to Peru or mix one up at home, the Peruvian Pisco Sour is a great drink to welcome the weekend!
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I've helped with earthquake relief in Pisco, Peru, in 2008.
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Pisco is a drink related to our history, to our geography, and to our national historical events.
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History of the Conflict over Pisco
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Pisco production and, more important, the right to produce it under that name reflect national interests that are larger than just the promotion of a niche product and its producers.
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It has also established a National Commission on Pisco (CONAPISCO) as a public-private partnership devoted to promoting the product.
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Pisco remains particularly divisive in these spaces, where discussion includes displays of the intense nationalistic sentiment that surrounds the issue of its ownership.
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The province of Pisco in southern Peru is known for its beautiful coastal landscapes and rich history.
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Tourists flock to Pisco every year to explore its unique culture and historical sites.
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During my visit to Pisco, I discovered its vibrant local traditions and enjoyed stunning ocean views.
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Etymology
Pisco comes from the Quechua word pisqu, which means 'bird', because the bay and coast had many birds. That's why the coastal city and province are called Pisco today.
