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Category: History

Looking backwards to look forward

History2021-02-052021-12-09

Today, Spiritsfully will introduce you to a German initiative that is worth knowing, the “Society for the History of Spirits“. And maybe you will also tell me if you know of similar initiatives in other countries?Thank you in advance!

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What you need to know about spit drinks?

FEATURED History South america Spirits Making2020-11-152021-12-15

The end of the year is approaching, time to learn something different, right? So why not spit drinks, and more precisely spit drinks from Peru, meaning Chicha and Masato. Let’s dive! How do spit drinks work?

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Did you know that the first distiller was…a woman

Distillation History2020-10-152021-11-07

Let’s continue to debunk distillation related myths. Today we look at the women who also happened to be distillers and we start many centuries before BC.

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Where does Aperitivo come from?

FEATURED History2020-10-012021-12-15

Let’s start with the first and obvious question: Where does the word come from? What does it mean? “Aperitif” comes from the Latin “aperire” which means “to open”… not a bottle, but the natural escape routes… In other words, this drink was considered …

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Craft Spirits Berlin 2020

Craft Spirits Berlin Events Fair History Trade Show2020-03-122021-11-07

Let’s enjoy this event through pictures now thanks to a slide show.

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The story of Fernet and other Swedish bitters finally revealed.

BITTERS History2019-10-092021-11-07

Fernet Branca is the most famous of Fernet’s brands, itself is a cousin of the Swedish bitter aka Elixir du Suedois. What? What are Swedish bitters?  Also called Swedish tincture, is a bitter and a traditional herbal tonic, the use of which dates back to the 15th century. Or even before.  A Fernet is a […]

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How many forgotten spirits do you know?

FUN FACTS History OFF TRACKS2017-06-192021-11-13

Did you ever imagine how spirits from the past taste like ? Sour ? Sugary ? Herbal ? Low or High proof ?How to find out ? If you do not have access to old manuscripts a good solution would be to meet Guillaume Ferroni (more HERE).

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