Drinks, Cocktails & Likör
The Origins of Rum Punch How the Caribbean’s Boldest Spirit Conquered Colonial Punch Bowls Rum punch is more than a refreshing cocktail; it’s a product of seafaring necessity, sugar-driven economies, and global cultural exchange. Born in the early days of...
Drinking Gods, Myths & Fairytales
Walpurgis Night Witches, Brooms, and Spirits at House Of Applejay St. Walpurgis Night, or Walpurgisnacht, falls on April 30th, a festive evening tied to the feast day of Saint Walpurga, an 8th-century English missionary. Celebrated on the eve of May Day, it’s a night...
Distilling & Drinking History Blog, Early History
The Wine Of Philosophers Alchemy, Transformation, and Timeless Symbolism The concept of the “wine of philosophers” is steeped in the rich traditions of alchemy, mysticism, and the pursuit of wisdom. Far beyond its literal meaning as a drink, it symbolized...
Distilling & Drinking History Blog
The Beer Pipeline of Bruges The Beer Pipeline of Brouwerij De Halve Maan It sounds like a myth—a fantastical tale of beer flowing beneath cobblestone streets—but it’s not. In the heart of the medieval city of Bruges, Belgium, where centuries-old architecture meets a...
Drinking Gods, Myths & Fairytales
The Champagne Glass Myth A Gilded Tale Unraveled Picture a chandelier-lit salon, the air thick with velvet and whispers. A Coupe glass gleams, its champagne bubbles rising like tiny rebellions. Once, they swore it was molded from Marie Antoinette’s breast—a rumor so...
Drinks, Cocktails & Likör
Absinthe and the “Green Fairy” The Role of Herbs and Color in the “Green Fairy” Absinthe’s story is one of transformation—a medicinal tonic turned cultural phenomenon, its vibrant green hue and complex rituals captivating generations. Dubbed the...
