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El Tecuane Taberna

El Tecuane Taberna The Ingenious Matitán Indians: Masters of Alcoholic Beverages In the picturesque region of Amatitán, Jalisco, Mexico, where the agave fields stretch as far as the eye can see, lies the historic site of El Tecuane Taberna. Believed to be a part of...

Al-kuhl, al-kohl, alcohol

Early History

Al-kuhl, al-kohl, alcohol Al-kohl – The Historical Connection Between Alcohol and Makeup The term “alcohol” has a rich and intriguing etymological journey, originating from the Arabic words “Al-kohl” or “Al–kuhl,” which...

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...

Old Tom Gin

Distilling & Drinking History Blog

Old Tom Gin “Old Tom” Gin Inspires a modern American “Old-Style Juniper Liqueur” from the Appalachians “Old Tom” Gin was a cherished libation in the 18th-century English pub scene, and is an intriguing mystique. The depiction of Old...

The Queen Mother’s Cocktail

Drinks, Cocktails & Likör

The Queen Mother’s Cocktail From Malaria Tonic for French Legionnaires to Royal Approval In 1846, Joseph Dubonnet, a French chemist, crafted a delightful concoction that would forever change the world of aperitifs. This creation, a sweet and aromatic wine-based...

Acan & Balché