Distilling & Drinking History Blog
Versailles Treaty & German Cognac WWI & Rise Of Trademarks In 1896, Hugo Asbach, a German distiller (1868-1935), acquired the “Rhenish Cognac” company in Rüdesheim, Germany. Despite not being distilled in the Cognac region of France, Asbach...
North American Distilling
The Salzburger’s Brandy Georgia’s first distillers In 1734 Salzburger Emigrants, a group of German-speaking Protestant refugees from the Catholic Archbishopric of Salzburg, sailed from England to Charleston, South Carolina, and thereafter to Savannah,...
North American Distilling
Georgia’s Brandy from Corn Stalks The Salzburgers in Georgia In 1734, a group of Protestant Salzburgers, fleeing religious persecution in their home countries of Germany and Austria, sought refuge by establishing a settlement in the newly formed Colony of...
Drinking Gods, Myths & Fairytales
Amrita The Drink Of Immortality Amrita, a revered elixir in ancient Indian Vedas, is often referred to as the nectar of the gods, known by other names such as Soma or Madhu. Beyond its literal sense, Amrita embodies the concept of immortality in Hindu mythology. The...
Distilling & Drinking History Blog
Tarascoe Mezcal Early Distilling at Lake Patzucuaro In 1891, the esteemed anthropologist John G. Bourke embarked on an intriguing journey to encounter the Tarascoe people residing near Lake Patzcuaro in Mexico. His exploration led him to the renowned coffee...
Distilling & Drinking History Blog
Dutch Courage Genever’s Evolution from Medicinal Elixir to Gin The term “Dutch Courage” is used to describe courage that is gained from drinking alcohol. Franciscus Sylvius de Bouve (1614–1672), a Dutch chemist and alchemist, is often named as the...
Drinks, Cocktails & Likör
The Nick & Nora Cocktail Pioneers of Cocktail Culture on the Silver Screen In 1934, Nick & Nora brought Cocktail Drinking to the big screen and made it famous. The drinking glamour couple Nick Charles (played by William Powell) and his rich wife Nora (Myrna...
