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No Such Thing As A Fish

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Exploring the Origins and Traditions of Rum

The chapter delves into the fascinating history of Mount Gay Rum and its evolution from Mount Gilboa to Mount Gay, leading to the creation of Gay Rum. It also touches on the intriguing origins of the term 'rum', the tradition of Navy rum ration in the Royal Navy, and the connection between the term 'Grog' and Admiral Vernon's watering down of rum for sailors.

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