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...
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...
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...
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...
North American Distilling
Warren Gamaliel Harding A President Amidst Prohibition Warren Gamaliel Harding, the 29th President of the United States, is often remembered for his role in the post-World War I era and his approach to economic policies. However, beyond the political landscape,...
Drinking Customs, Early History
Drinking like a Scythian Spirits of the Steppe: Scythian Drinking Culture In the vast tapestry of the Eurasian steppe, the Scythians emerge as a nomadic mosaic, a confluence of tribes tracing their origins to modern-day Iran. Between 900 and 200 BCE, they roamed...
Early History, North American Distilling
The Mystery “Huichol” Stills Exploring the Distillation Heritage of Pre-Columbian Times In the heart of west-central Mexico, amidst the Huichol indigenous community, lies an ancient distilling contrivance known as the Huichol still. While its origins have...
