Vodka: The Spirit of the North – Understanding Its Origins and Popularity
Once upon a time, vodka was considered the spirit of the North, but today it’s a staple in bars worldwide. This article is a deep dive into the roots of vodka and explores its soaring popularity. From its origins in Eastern Europe to its presence in global cocktail culture, we will dissect why this clear, […]
Pirates and Rum
The Caribbean has a long and colorful history of piracy, and it’s no secret that pirates loved their rum. In fact, the two are so intertwined that it’s hard to think of one without the other. In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at the relationship between rum and pirates, and explore how you […]
Old Monk chai, and India’s love affair with dark rum
After gin, made-in-India rum is coming into the spotlight – travelling to clubs, personal bars and a chai ki dukaan in Goa. Distilled for the Armed Forces, Hercules Rum had a small but committed following. Then Old Monk came along, and dark rum found a newer audience and equally committed set who wouldn’t drink anything else and said as much – at […]