Oct 22, 2021
Just in time for spooky season we explore a treat of a fine spirit with a tricky past.
Absinthe: what it is, how it behaves in the glass, the deal on wormwood, a brief history, and some thujone theory.
Please absinthe responsibly, and apologies for the historical nugget on dog flatulence.
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Oct 8, 2021
Wine is mentioned in many historical accounts in Afghanistan, as are the lush vineyards, orchards, and gardens. This is not the first thing many of us think of when we think of this country.
This episode started as a curious "poking around" effort into unearthing whatever wine and spirits history Afghanistan had...