GLUG - That’s the Spirit(s)

GLUG - That's the Spirit(s) We've talked about the oldest pub in Prague, beer and wine - now it's time to dive in to the spirit world with a look at some of the liquors Czechs like to drink.  See a video version on our YouTube channel. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our Buy Me a Coffee page! SECTIONS 01:22 - Al-kul & distillation, a very brief history of booze in Europe 03:42 - Slivovice - fruit brandies 07:41 - Becherovka - angry Christmas 11:32 - Fernet Stock - crushed bedbugs 16:24 - Tuzemák - cancer-causing fake rum 18:40 - Zelená - liquid toothpaste 21:49 - Absinthe - the green fairy 27:49 - Vaječný likér (Czech Nog) & Algerian Coffee 29:54 - Grog (tea & rum), Svařák (mulled wine), Punč (mulled wine & fruit juice), Medovina (mead) 31:56 - Houba (Coke & red wine), Cider 33:47 - Rum, whisky & more Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info: R. Jelínek company history R. Jelínek Slivovitz Museum Becherovka website Fernet Stock website Video: Tajemství hořkého likéru (The secret of a bitter liquer) (in Czech) News article on Tuzemsky Rum (in Czech) Božkov Distillery website Article on various drinks made with Zelená (in Czech) 5 Great Czech Liquors article Green Tree Distillery (oldest in Europe, they say) Czech absinthe on Vova Novaque These Absinthe Bottles Are the Best Out There on Liquor.com Bairnsfather Absinth Absinthe.se Likérka Cami website Absintherie Prague Hemingway Bar Prague Božkov Vaječný likér Vaječný likér recipe (in Czech) Medovinarna Prague Kingswood Cider Good Cider in Lager Land article on Prague Beer Garden Dobrý Cider website Opilý Jabko eshop Rumhouse Bar Caribbean Prague Amarula Bar on Firmy.cz Whiskeria Scotch Bar Prague Marpek Whisky Prague "W" Restaurant & Whiskey Bar Prague For events in Prague, go to the Facebook page The Prague Haps  Follow us on social for extras: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of the 2021 Silver Davey Award and AVA Gold Award, the 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence and on numerous top 10 podcast lists.  CONSPIRACY CLEARINGHOUSE - A rather skeptical look at conspiracies and mysteries. Each episode will examine conspiracy theories, most of which are not true, a few of which might be a little bit true and even a couple that turned out, in fact, to be true. This is the podcast that dares to look behind the curtain that’s behind the curtain.