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Rum was made from Molasses, which is a by-product from the sugar making process. It was made by enslaved people on the West Indian Plantations and became a major British Import, important for Bristol. Rum was drunk with hot water or mixed with fruit and spices in punch. It was also a Navy issue, mix...

Rum decanter early 19th century

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Rum was made from Molasses, which is a by-product from the sugar making process. It was made by enslaved people on the West Indian Plantations and became a major British Import, important for Bristol. Rum was drunk with hot water or mixed with fruit and spices in punch. It was also a Navy issue, mixed with lemon juice and known as 'grog' it was issued to sailors on a twice daily basis.

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11th Apr 2009 by Diane Earl

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georgian agriculture farming rural sugar fruit preserving harvest trade slave plantation import port bristol sailors grog rum liquor

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