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(Domestically produced meaning produced on the captured island of Jamaica, of course.) Referred to as a tot, this ration of rum measured about half a pint and was given to sailors around midday. The order used to distribute rum rationsâsplice the mainbraceâgot its name from one of the most difficult repair jobs aboard it the ship. It remains a euphemism for having a drink today. In order to ensure that the rum hadn't been watered down, the sailors would prove the spirit's strength by pouring it on gunpowder and then trying to ignite it.
Muscadet is the key appellation of the Pays Nantais, the district of the western Loire Valley around Nantes, on the central western coast of France.The name covers exclusively white wines made from Melon de Bourgogne (or simply Melon) â the variety that was traditionally called Muscadet.he similarity between the name Muscadet and that of the Muscat grape family is sometimes the cause of confusion, but a single taste of a crisp, dry Muscadet wine will confirm that it is definitely not made from Muscat grapes.