Gin has enjoyed a colorful history. Holland is the homeland of Gin, where the term "Dutch Courage" was derived from the practice of Dutch sailors taking a sip of gin before battle. Thanks to this courage, it was often said that it was difficult to find a cabin boy sober enough to climb a mast.
Gin became widely adopted in England during the time of England's King William III....
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