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...
Drinks, Cocktails & Likör
The Father Of American Mixology The Cocktail Maestro Who Lived Boldly & Shaped the Cocktail Craft Jeremiah “Jerry” P. Thomas (1830-1885) carved a colossal legacy in the world of mixed drinks, earning the title “father of American mixology” with a life...
Drinking Gods, Myths & Fairytales
The “Beer Run” of Antarctic Explorers A Frosty Tale of Austrailan Determination In the vast, icy wilderness of Antarctica, where temperatures drop to unimaginable lows and isolation stretches endlessly, tales of human determination often emerge. Among...
Drinking Gods, Myths & Fairytales
The Saint Bernard Dog and Brandy Saint Bernard Rescue Dogs and Their Brandy Barrels The image of a Saint Bernard rescue dog bounding through the snowy Alps with a small barrel of brandy tied around its neck is one of the most iconic and enduring legends in history....
