Achard’s impact on Slavery and Likör

Science

Achard’s impact on Slavery and Likör Revolutionizing the Sweetness of the World Franz Karl Achard (1753-1821), a German natural scientist, is renowned for revolutionizing the sugar industry through his groundbreaking work in producing sugar from beetroot. ...

Abu Bakr al-Razi

Drinking Culture Blog

Abu Bakr al-Razi The Pioneer of Distillation Abū Bakr Muḥammad ibn Zakaryā ar-Rāzī, also known as Rhazes or Rasis, was a renowned Persian polymath who lived from approximately 854 to 925 AD in Rey, Persia (modern-day Iran). He is widely regarded as one of the most...

The Rabbit Scale of Intoxication

Drinking Gods, Myths & Fairytales

The Rabbit Scale of Intoxication Tepoztēcatl & 400 rabbits In Aztec mythology, Tepoztecatl, the god of pulque, was closely associated with rabbits. Pulque, a fermented agave drink, was central to Aztec rituals. Tepoztecatl’s link to rabbits was so strong...

Taddeo Alderotti

Drinking Culture Blog

Taddeo Alderotti Alderotti’s Legacy in Medicine and Alchemy Taddeo Alderotti, born in Florence between 1206 and 1215, and died in 1295, was a prominent figure in the history of medicine. His contributions to distillation and medicine during the 13th century laid...

Irish Clurichaun

Drinking Gods, Myths & Fairytales

Irish Clurichaun The Boozy Trickster of Celtic Myth Meet the clurichaun, a mischievous cousin of the leprechaun known for one thing: a love of drinking. Originating from Irish Celtic mythology, these small elves are often found in distilleries, breweries, wine...