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MUMBAI: Discovery will air the show The Thirsty traveller
every Thursday at 10:30 pm.
The show's host Kevin Brauch appreciates a fine glass of
spirits and he will go to the ends of the earth to sample
the best this world has to offer. From Cuba to Canada and
Iceland to Israel, each country has a specialty drink which,
to be truly appreciated, should be toasted among the people
who have helped make it the best.
Viewers will learn what eau de vie is and where to find a glass
of pisco. Brauch reveals the history and experiences the culture
behind beverages unique to particular parts of the world
Australia: Wines Down Under This episode looks at
Australia’s renowned Hunter Valley. And while it might
have taken a couple of hundred years to get it right, Aussies
today are rightly proud of the Valley’s benchmark shiraz
and semillon varietals. From Bondi Beach to the Blue Mountains
and deep into the outback, Kevin Brauch goes way Down Under
to quench his thirst for adventure in wine’s new frontier,
Australia.
USA: A River of Whiskey The story of the Mighty Mississippi
is the story of American Whiskey — Bourbon. But the story
doesn’t end there. As bourbon gained popularity and made
its way south from Kentucky, some of it evolved into a sweet
and strong liquor now loved by millions worldwide. These “rectified”
American whiskies have been tantalizing taste buds and invading
kitchens for over a hundred years. Brauch savors the sweet
southern comforts of New Orleans, from backroom bars off Bourbon
Street to the swamps of the Louisiana bayou to the smoky Mississippi
steamer.
Peru: Pisco: The Spirit of Peru It’s one of the
oldest drinks in the world and for millions of people; Peruvian
pisco is an ancient treasure to be savoured. Not one to miss
out on treasure of any sort, the Thirsty Traveler ventures
south of the equator to Peru’s port city of Pisco. The
people of this quaint old town have for centuries produced
the namesake spirit that has become Peru’s national drink.Brauch
retraces pisco’s Inca roots as he introduces viewers
to the fiery, aromatic brandy made from local Quebranta grapes.
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