It's New Orleans: Louisiana Eats

Every four years, World Cup fans join together in the spirit of international competition. On this week s show, we raise a glass to intercontinental camaraderie by tasting five exotic spirits produced across the globe. We begin our celebration the way they do in China, with a baijiu toast. American expat Derek Sandhaus introduces us to this ancient Chinese liquor, which has recently gained popularity in the West. Then we ll hear about a popular herbal digestive in the Czech Republic Becherovka. Brand ambassador George Nemec joins us to talk about how the beverage is made and how it s used in his homeland. Next, Count Eduardo Branca tells us the story of Fernet Branca. His family s distillery, Fratelli Branca, was established in 1845 but before it was sold as a spirit, it was used as a cure all to treat cholera. We also take a virtual trip to Peru to meet celebrity distiller Johnny Schuler, who tells the legend of pisco and his distillery, Pisco Porton. This Peruvian brandy dates back to the conquistadors of 1