Ep. 10: Alcohol in India: A History Lesson Served Neat

Our 2Gs, the Gourmands and the Geeks, Sadaf, and Archit, are looking at the drinks menu this week. In this episode, they explore the Arab origins of the term ‘alcohol’, the Ayurvedic way to drink, the drinking habits of the Mughals, the British influence on the drinking culture of urban India, alcohol taxes, Old Monk, IPA, and a lot more. Pour yourself a glass of wine or a whiskey on the rocks and enjoy the chat. Important links to geek out more:A brief history of alcohol - Rod PhillipsBeer in India: Getting high on taxesThe Indian Spirit: The Untold Story of DrinkingThe Origin Of The Word ‘Alcohol’Wine in ancient India’ by Dhirendra Krishna BoseDrinking Alcohol was a Common Practice Among Women of Ancient IndiaHow the India Pale Ale Got Its NameYou can follow Sadaf Hussain & Archit Puri on their Instagram handle: @sadaf_hussain @thehustlinggluttonYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/