Nov 189 min read
First Angostura bitters
Who knew the bottle of Angostura aromatic bitters, with its oversized label, had such a dramatic and tempestuous history?
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Oct 255 min read
First pink champagne
Pink champagne has always been a rare and refined treat, oozing sophistication and glamour. But who was the first to invent it and why?
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Sep 137 min read
First cappuccino
The cappuccino is one of the most famous styles of Italian coffee in the world. With an espresso at its base, it’s crafted from equal...
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Aug 175 min read
First whiskey distilling licence
The world’s first official whiskey licence was granted to Sir Thomas Phillips for the production of aqua vitae (Gaelic for whiskey)
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Jul 207 min read
First canned beer
Canned beer wasn’t publicly or commercially available until 24th January 1935, a surprisingly late invention for such an ancient drink.
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Jun 99 min read
First Bloody Mary
The fascinating history of the world's first Bloody Mary cocktail, a unique blend of vodka, tomato juice, ingenuity, luck and legend
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May 158 min read
First kombucha
The first kombucha, the myths and history of the fermented tea renowned for its health-giving properties
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