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Ginger wine originated inEngland with the foundation of The Finsbury Distilling Company based in theCity of London in 1740. The company, like other distillers, was required to build a retail network in compliance with theGin Act 1751. Joseph Stone, a grocer onHigh Holborn street,central London, was one of the most prominent and important customers of the Finsbury wines division, and as such, had his name given to their ginger wine.[5]
In the 19th century, sales were boosted by acholera epidemic and a widely held belief that ginger offered protection against the disease, as well as other claims of medicinal properties such as being hailed as an aid to digestion and an effectiveaphrodisiac.[5]
InScotland, ginger wine is a popular traditional drink duringHogmanay, and a non-alcoholic version is often made for children. Its popularity has led toCrabbie's manufacturing their own version.[6]
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