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VinePair
DECEMBER 13, 2023
A Condensed History of “Punch” The first-ever documented mention of an alcoholic “punch” appeared in 1632, when one of the English East India Company’s men at arms wrote to a fellow merchant who was about to set sail to Bengal. Gin or vodka both make for a great, easy-to-blend base. And if you can’t decide on one, try a blend.
VinePair
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
When New Riff Distilling founder Ken Lewis got his start in the alcohol business, it was only meant to be temporary. To determine whether or not the water would be suitable for whiskey distillation, the co-founders studied historical documents and consulted with hydrologists and water chemists at the University of Kentucky.
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Three Spirit
JUNE 1, 2023
When I first let go of alcohol back in August 2022, blogging it on TikTok was a great way for me to document and to even take accountability. But I found that creating videos is my way of documenting it. I can totally understand that It’s tough because alcohol is everywhere and so accessible. Has it been helpful for you?
Cheers
JANUARY 15, 2025
During Prohibition, which lasted from 1920 to 1933 and is arguably the most contentious period in alcohol history, the U.S. banned the production, sale and transportation of alcohol due to the ratification of the 18th Amendment. Government to bottle medicinal whiskey.
VinePair
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Four Lokos alcohol content varies by state and flavor, but it typically hovers in the 8- to 14-percent-ABV range. Given that theres no documented evidence to substantiate this claim, its likely just hearsay. Its just as likely that Sidewalk Slammer is a nod to the drinks potency.
The Whiskey Wash
JANUARY 15, 2025
Images credit: Buffalo Trace Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced the release of its second Prohibition Collection, a limited-edition set featuring five whiskeys that commemorate brands legally produced during America’s ban on alcohol from 1920 to 1933. Stagg Distillery under President Albert B. Blanton ‘s leadership.
VinePair
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
Although cocktail is the catchall term for any alcoholic mixed drink, its truly a rather strange, nonsensical descriptor for such concoctions. Concerning that last part, mixed drinks containing alcohol, whether that be punches, slings, cobblers, or juleps, were all enjoyed long before the umbrella term cocktail entered the zeitgeist.
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