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I've Brought the Pitorro! Lugo's Craft Distillery: From Puerto Rican Tradition to Lakeland's Spirit Revolution
There’s a cherished tradition in Puerto Rico, when your cousin or uncle bursts through the door and announces, “I’ve brought the pitorro,” you know the party is about to begin. Pitorro, the island’s answer to American moonshine, is more than just a drink; it’s the heart of party culture, crafted in backyard stills and infused with fruit, then aged to perfection. Every region has its own recipe, and every family has their own secret method. Lugo’s Craft Distillery has carried
Rebecca MacPherson
Mar 30

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