In this episode of The Second Glass, we raise a tulip glass to the man who distilled ideas as deftly as he distilled spirits—Franciscus Sylvius. Often hailed as the father of gin, Sylvius was far more than a physician or flavor tinkerer. He was a thinker, a chemist, and a product of the Dutch Golden Age’s thirst for exploration—both literal and intellectual. Join us as we untangle the truth from the marketing, examine his real contributions to genever, and situate his legacy within the wider world of spirits history.

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