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....
Drinks, Cocktails & Likör, Other
America’s Oldest Drinking Club The Schuylkill Fishing Company & Its Iconic Colonial Rum Punch In the heart of 18th-century Philadelphia, a group of influential men sought refuge from the bustling city along the serene banks of the Schuylkill River. Their retreat,...
North American Distilling
The Green Dragon Revolution & Lifeline of Boston’s Rum Trade The Green Dragon Tavern, an unassuming establishment nestled in Boston’s historic North End, became a symbol of revolutionary fervor in the 18th century. Established in 1714 by William Davis, a wealthy...
North American Distilling
Cocktails & American Political Imagination How Cocktails Have Shaken & Stirred American Politics Cocktails are an integral part of America’s cultural and political heritage. From the rum punch served in colonial taverns like Boston’s Green Dragon—where...
North American Distilling
Drinks of Inauguration Day Presidential Pours: Iconic Drinks of Inauguration Day Inauguration Day has long been a symbol of renewal and celebration in American history. Over the years, these historic occasions have been accompanied by libations that reflect the...
Distilling & Drinking History Blog
The Vodka War A Spirited Battle Over Vodka Heritage In 1977, an unlikely cultural conflict broke out between two nations deeply intertwined with the history of vodka: Poland and Russia. This “vodka war” wasn’t fought with armies or on battlefields, but in...
Drinking Gods, Myths & Fairytales
The Rauhnächte A Journey into the Mystical Nights Beginning on December 26th On the night of December 26th, a veil thins between the physical world and the unseen realms, marking the beginning of the sacred period known as the Rauhnächte. These twelve nights,...
Drinks, Cocktails & Likör
A Cup Of Pharisees The Pharisaer: A Drink Born of Deception The story of the Pharisaer drink begins on the windswept island of Nordstrand, located in northern Germany, in the 19th century, a time and place deeply rooted in Christian traditions. The tale centers on...
