Henry Jeffreys
Drinks writer and historian known for the book Empire of Booze and for writing about alcohol, trade, and drinking culture; frequent contributor to publications and host of Intoxicating History.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 1h 28min
#65 Henry Jeffreys - Drinking the British Empire, Churchill, Fortified Wine, Bordeaux, Rum, Gin, Cider, Legendary Drinkers
Henry Jeffreys, drinks writer and historian behind Empire of Booze, explores how British trade and taste reshaped global drinking. He traces Bordeaux’s rise in London, the role of fortified wines for sea travel, rum’s naval functions, Marsala and Madeira’s histories, gin trends, cider’s lost potential, Churchill’s daytime drinking, and colorful historical drinkers.
