Livingston Distillery

Livingston Distillery The Distilling Legacy of a Founding Father Philip Livingston (1716–1778) is widely recognized for his crucial role in signing the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Born into the esteemed Livingston family, known as “patroons,” they...

The Pen-Tailed Treeshrew

The Pen-Tailed Treeshrew Efficient Metabolism: How Treeshrews Handle Daily Alcohol Consumption Investigations into the treeshrew’s diet are shedding light on its role as an omnivore. Beyond the initial understanding of insect and vertebrate consumption,...

Jahrtausendwein 1540

Jahrtausendwein 1540 The Rare Vintage of the Millennium Wine 1540 The “Jahrtausendwein” is a “once-in-a-millennium” vintage wine, a very valuable Riesling wine from the Würzburger Stein vineyard, Würzburg, Germany of 1540. The year of 1540 is...

The Schwedenfass

The Schwedenfass The Legend of the Schwedenfass: Housing the Priceless Jahrtausendwein Situated beneath the Würzburg Residence, the State Court Cellar is home to the famed “Schwedenfass” or Swedish barrel. This unique wine barrel holds a significant place...

The First Golden Straw

The First Golden Straw Interpreting Gold and Silver Tubes in Maikop Kurgan In 1897, archaeologists excavated a burial mound known as the Maikop kurgan in southern Russia, unveiling a wealth of artifacts, including eight gold and silver tubes believed to be scepters or...

The Drinker’s Dictionary

The Drinker’s Dictionary The Drinker’s Dictionary: Franklin’s Stance on Moderate Drinking Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) is recognized as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, displaying versatility that spanned science, literature, diplomacy,...

The Thicket

The Thicket Gin & Ingenious Invention in 18th Century London In 1816, Scottish immigrant William Carnochan constructed the Thicket Rum Distillery near Darien, Georgia, inspired by the myrtle-laden vegetation of the 400-acre Colonial Plantation. Darien, established...

All Nations Welcome Except Carrie

All Nations Welcome Except Carrie The Hatchet Granny:Carrie Nation’s Crusade Against Saloons Carrie Amelia Nation (1846 -1911) was an American activist mainly in Kentucky, Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. She was best known for her passionate advocacy within the...

Vital Du Four

Vital Du Four Gin & Ingenious Invention in 18th Century London Cardinal Vital du Four (Vitalis de Furno) was a distinguished Franciscan theologian, scholastic philosopher, and alchemistic scholar whose influence spanned the intellectual landscape of Southwest...

Gin Lane

Gin Lane “Gin Lane”: Shaping 18th-Century English Drinking Culture “Gin Lane,” crafted by English artist William Hogarth in 1750-51, is a seminal piece of social commentary that influenced the 18th-century English Drinking Culture. Paired with...