ASoI - The Khan's patience

The Khan's patience
'The Princess is an expert in the refining of airag, and often asks me about the liqueurs we distil in Europe, even in her father's presence...'

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Fruits and grains
The Khan smiled indulgently as the talk turned once more to brewing and fermentation. I spoke of the French brandywines, made from apples or grapes; and the Princess asked me what I knew of the similar spirits the Slavs distil from plums and apricots, cherries and figs. 'I am particularly interested in the transfer of tastes and other properties of the fruits,' she said. 'The possibilities are... almost endless.'

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