Ruinum
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History
- In 1898, sailors aboard the USS Maine were drinking Ruinum in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy. However when the drunk sailors started playing with fire near the gunpowder, Ruinum accidentally caused the start of the Spanish-American War.
- Romans used a version of Ruinum in their feasts for their god Bacchus. Bacchus is known as the Roman god of wine and ritual madness or frenzy. They called this version “Bacchuvino” or wine of Bacchus. Along with the drink, the Bacchanalia (orgies in honor of Bacchus) were introduced in Rome around 200 BC. More potent versions of Bacchuvinos are made every year after that since wealthy Romans cannot get enough of it even after the festival. Little by little, the festival drink spread from high society to the masses due to its high alcohol content and its mysterious side effects like fire eating, fascination with spikes and temporary lunacy. This may be one of factors that led to the downfall of the Roman Empire.
- It is said that Datu Lapu-Lapu and his men drank a concoction of Ruinum (came from trading with the Chinese), Lambanog and secret herbs as a battle elixir in the Battle of Mactan. They annihilated the heavily armed Spanish forces including Ferdinand Magellan in April 1521 by using only swords, spears and berserker rage.