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Joel Whitaker

Joel Whitaker

05 Jun 2026
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The Gin and Tonic Is a Cocktail With a Storied History. Don’t Overlook Scotland’s Connection to the Classic

The country’s scientists, doctors, merchants and distillers all played significant roles in transforming the simple combination that packs a complicated mythology. (Smithsonian Magazine)

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