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Every bottle contains a history, and Sofi and Vesta are going to get to the bottom of each, figuratively and literally. In this series we explore the cultural histories that spirits, liquors, distillers, and cocktails carry with them and into our own imbibing experiences. Why is Fernet the bartender’s shot? Why are Corpse Revivers #1-3 seemingly unrelated drinks? How does Campari secretly own everything? We don’t necessarily have the answers, but we’re going to BS about it and break some spirits.
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This week on Breaking Spirits, we are still discussing all things Faire with the wonderful Marilynn and Renee sisters! On this episode, we move into how the Faire has become a culture unto itself, and how that spirit still ec...
This week on Breaking Spirits, we are joined by the wonderful Hendrie sisters to discuss the world of the Renaissance Faire, and its deep connections to drinking culture! How did the Faire get started? Is there more to drink ...
This week on Breaking Spirits, we are still with the wonderful Arkonn as we discuss the history of sherry finished spirits! In this second part, we go global as we talk about how sherry finishing spread beyond just the Scotch...
This week, we're joined by the wonderful Arkonn as we explore the history of "sherry-finished" spirits! What exactly does sherry finished mean? What qualities does it impart on a spirit? And why exactly did distillers all acr...
This week, we continue our discussion about all things American Single Malt with the wonderful Chris Rickabaugh! In this second part, we're focusing on what makes these whiskies so different from their single malt counterpart...
This week we are joined by Chris Rickabaugh as we start a dive into America' newest legally defined whiskey category- American Single Malts! We talk about how and why American distillers began to make single malts, what makes...
This week, we continue our discussion about the breadth of Taiwanese spirits with the wonderful Ariel Chu! In this part, we dive into the burgeoning world of Taiwanese whisky! Join us as we discover why whisky has grown so po...
This week, we are joined by Ariel Chu as we dive into the history and diversity of Taiwanese spirits! In this first part, we look at the diverse influences that have shaped the island's history, and how they laid the foundati...
This week, we are still with the wonderful Rocky Slaughter as we explore the world of California made bourbon! We dig into some of the unique twists that Californian distillers are adding to their spirits, discuss the differe...
This week, we are joined by Rocky Slaughter as we begin a deep dive on bourbon- specifically, bourbon that is made right here in California! We start with a brief history of bourbon’s history here in the Golden State, what bo...
This week, we’re still with the wonderful Diana Delgado Cornejo as we travel through the land and culture of the Basque! This week we move into the region's modern history, the downsides of Basque nationalism, and the resurge...
This week, we’re again joined by the wonderful Diana Delgado Cornejo as we try out a new type of episode! We’re diving deep into an area and people with a rich drinking culture - the Basque. Join us as we dig into what makes ...