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Drinking & Culture Blog
This engaging blog, written by Caroline Porsiel, explores the history, myths, and legends surrounding the origins of alcohol production. Through her research, Caroline highlights the stories and traditions shared by cultures around the world, dating back to the early days of distilling, brewing, and winemaking. Each article offers insight into the rituals and practices that are deeply connected to local cultures and production methods, providing a thoughtful exploration of the rich history of alcoholic beverages.
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The Devil’s Cut
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Brandy Legends
$variable({"type":"content","value":{"name":"post_categories","settings":{"before":"","after":"","link_to_term_page":"on","separator":" | ","category_type":"category"}}})$ The Fascinating History of Brandy: From Dutch Ships to Cognac’s Finest In the early 16th...
Mappae Clavicula
$variable({"type":"content","value":{"name":"post_categories","settings":{"before":"","after":"","link_to_term_page":"on","separator":" | ","category_type":"category"}}})$ Unlocking the Secrets of Craft: The Mappae Clavicula and the Medieval Art of Making In the quiet...
Grog Shops
$variable({"type":"content","value":{"name":"post_categories","settings":{"before":"","after":"","link_to_term_page":"on","separator":" | ","category_type":"category"}}})$ Grog Shops in Colonial American Ports Grog shops were essential to the cultural and economic...
The History of Salt In Distilling
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The Champagne Sabotage
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Old Fashioned
$variable({"type":"content","value":{"name":"post_categories","settings":{"before":"","after":"","link_to_term_page":"on","separator":" | ","category_type":"category"}}})$ The Origins and History of the Old Fashioned Cocktail The Old Fashioned is a cornerstone of...
Heifer Heels
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Albertus Magnus
$variable({"type":"content","value":{"name":"post_categories","settings":{"before":"","after":"","link_to_term_page":"on","separator":" | ","category_type":"category"}}})$ The Scholar Who Shaped Science and Distillation Albertus Magnus, also known as Saint Albert the...
The Scotch Tape Origin Story
$variable({"type":"content","value":{"name":"post_categories","settings":{"before":"","after":"","link_to_term_page":"on","separator":" | ","category_type":"category"}}})$ The Sticky Story of Scotch Tape: A Whisky-Inspired Legacy Scotch tape, a household name...
The Origins of Rum Punch
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Walpurgis Night
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The Wine Of Philosophers
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The Persian Paradox
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The Beer Pipeline of Bruges
$variable({"type":"content","value":{"name":"post_categories","settings":{"before":"","after":"","link_to_term_page":"on","separator":" | ","category_type":"category"}}})$ The Beer Pipeline of Brouwerij De Halve Maan It sounds like a myth—a fantastical tale of beer...
Jus Potandi – the Right To Drink
$variable({"type":"content","value":{"name":"post_categories","settings":{"before":"","after":"","link_to_term_page":"on","separator":" | ","category_type":"category"}}})$ The Satirical Spirit of 1616: Exploring Jus Potandi In 1616, a unique text titled Jus...
The Champagne Glass Myth
$variable({"type":"content","value":{"name":"post_categories","settings":{"before":"","after":"","link_to_term_page":"on","separator":" | ","category_type":"category"}}})$ A Gilded Tale Unraveled Picture a chandelier-lit salon, the air thick with velvet and whispers....
Absinthe and the “Green Fairy”
$variable({"type":"content","value":{"name":"post_categories","settings":{"before":"","after":"","link_to_term_page":"on","separator":" | ","category_type":"category"}}})$ The Role of Herbs and Color in the "Green Fairy" Absinthe’s story is one of transformation—a...