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From Bathtub to Bottle: A Brief History of Gin
Gin traces its origins back to the 11th century, when Italian monks added juniper berries—a primary ingredient of gin—to spirits for flavoring and medicinal value. This crude liquor was often used as a remedy for illness, and was drunk during the medieval period to thwart the effects of the plague. Obviously, it was largely ineffective. Fast forward a few hundred...