Books

Frederick H. Smith — Caribbean Rum: A Social and Economic History (Part 2)

African, European, and Asian drinking traditions shaped rum’s profile and consumption-persona – from the get-go right through to today

Apr 16 •

Frederick H. Smith — Caribbean Rum: A Social and Economic History (Part 1)

Wild ride through the origin of Caribbean Rum from the 1400s – 1700s (give or take)

Apr 9 •

Tom Standage — A History of the World in 6 Glasses (Part 2/2)

This second half is the sober but jittery close out – coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola

Apr 2 •

Tom Standage — A History of the World in 6 Glasses (Part 1/2)

This first half is the no sobriety intro – beer, wine, and spirits

Mar 26 •

Book Review 3: Yuval Noah Harari — Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI

AI is doing the birdman handrub right now.

Mar 5 •

Book Review 2: James Baldwin — Notes of a Native Son

He loved his country so much that he vowed to always be honest with her

Feb 26 •

Book Review 1: Toni Morrison – Jazz

Homage to a historical fiction masterpiece and Happy Birthday to the Legend

Feb 18 •

What are we doing here? Chatting books, rum, and a little something-something

Writings will range to whet the multi-dimensional appetite, but books & rum are the sugarcane sweet spot

Feb 12 •

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