Assyrian ruler known for introducing wine cultivation to Mesopotamia, under whom wine became common, diminishing its religious significance.

A renowned Greek philosopher who valued the symposium for philosophical dialogue and viewed wine drinking as a measure of one's character, epitomizing Socrates as the ideal drinker.

An English naval officer who created one of the first cocktails, called grog, by watering down rum aboard British ships and mixing it with sugar and lime juice.

Future U.S. president who used alcohol in his election campaign and later deployed federal forces during the Whiskey Rebellion to assert federal power post-Independence.

British monarch who attempted to close down coffeehouses due to their potential to incite political dissent but faced significant public opposition.

A French individual who established a coffee plantation in the West Indies, enabling European access to cheaper coffee and boosting its popularity.

A Taoist poet known for his work "The Classic of Tea," which detailed tea cultivation, preparation, and consumption, highlighting tea culture's sophistication in China.

Opened a tea shop in 1717 that was accessible to women, offering a venue for socializing and purchasing tea independently from household servants.

An English clergyman and scientist who discovered the process for making carbonated drinks, paving the way for the development of soda.

Inventor of a syrup that, when mixed with soda water, became Coca-Cola, marking his foray into the creation of patent medicines.