All Mxd Up

In the season one finale, J. and Kas bring all the information together as they discuss the value of the Black palate around the world. You can find the full source list on Substack, but the interactive maps mentioned in the episode can be found at the following link: https://ourworldindata.org/alcohol-consumption Thanks for joining us, and stay tuned for season two! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Join J. and Kas as they dive into the origins of cognac, its rise in popularity post-World War II, and the marketing strategies employed by brands like Hennessy to connect with Black communities. Find out why J. hates snifters, how much cognac the French actually drink, and what do all those letters (XO, VSOP, etc.) mean. Sources: How Prohibition Reinvented Drinking In America Hennessy’s Popu...

The prevalence of liquor stores in a neighborhood can often scare away businesses that would benefit the community. In this month's episode, J. and Kas talk about the journey from Black American third spaces to the redlining policies that hold back these communities to this day. Sources: “Liquorlining: Liquor Store Concentration and Community Development in Lower-Income Cook County Neighborhoods”...

Meet America's first-ever celebrity bartender, and pull up a stool for several iconic mint juleps. Teddy Roosevelt makes multiple cameos while J. and Kas take a tour through America's favorite Black bartenders. Sources: A History of Black Bartenders The History of Black Bartenders Famous Black Bartenders: Trailblazers and Pioneers Five Unheralded Pioneers of the American Bar Who Pre-Date "Professo...

Negative stereotypes surrounding Black people and alcohol were largely manufactured. In this episode, we get to the truth and uncover Black Americans' longstanding relationship with temperance. You can support the show over on Substack ! Sources: The Forgotten History of Black Prohibitionism Black Temperance Movement  Historical Overview of Alcohol in the African American Community by Kenneth...

Long before Henry Ford, on the island of Barbados, an assembly line worked tirelessly and seamlessly to turn sugarcane into sugar, molasses, and rum. In today's episode, we talk about the enslaved people who created rum, the nuances of rum varieties, and, naturally, the Boston Tea Party. Sources: Rum 101: An Enthusiast’s Guide to Understanding the Different Types of Rum Rum, Encyclopedia Brittanic...

Fermentation is an art form, and countless African civilizations have nailed it for millennia. Learn alongside Kas about the beer, wine, and potent liquors that stemmed from the hard work of history's oft-forgotten brewers and distillers. Note: We're on Substack, not Patreon! Sources: Craft Beer & Brewing, The Oxford Companion to Traditional Brewing in Africa Craft Beer & Brewing, The Oxfo...