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 | BrandyThe word "brandy" comes from the Dutch word brandewijn, which means "burnt wine". The distillation process was known in classical times, but it wasn't used significantly for beverage production until the 15th century. |
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 | GinThe origins of gin can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when alchemists and monks in Europe made medicinal liquors. In 1550, a Dutch physician named Franciscus Sylvius is thought to have invented gin by prescribing a juniper-based distilled spirit for medicinal purposes. |
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 | RumThe earliest rum was likely produced in Asia, but the Caribbean is where rum became a category. Historians believe that rum was first produced in the 17th century on islands like Barbados, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico. |
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 | VodkaTraditionally, it is made by distilling liquid from fermented cereal grains and potatoes since the latter was introduced in Europe in the 18th century. |
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 | WhiskyThe earliest evidence of whisky distillation in Scotland comes from 1494, when King James IV ordered malt to make 500 bottles of aqua vitae, the Latin term for "water of life". The word "whisky" comes from the Scottish Gaelic uisge beatha, which also translates to "water of life". |
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 | Whisky LiqueursThe history of Scotch whisky liqueurs can be traced back to the mid-18th century. Whether enjoyed neat, over ice or mixed in cocktails, the range of expressions available nowadays makes the category highly diverse. |
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 | Multi BrandedThis section contains images of spirit mats where there are 2 or more brands advertised on the same side of the mat which does not have a main brand advertised. Only mat images of the brands listed above are included meaning we do not list wine, sherry etc. |
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 | Other MaterialsMats that are made of leather, plastic, wood etc, except cork.
Only images submitted after 01/02/2026 will be in this section, please check the main listings first |
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 | DistilleriesThis gallery lists mats which advertise a distillery but do not specify a spirit drink (Gin,Vodka etc) on the mat itself. Any mats advertising a distillery that only produces Gin please see the relevent section to that distillery. |
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 | Unlisted IssuesPlease upload new additions here for mats that do not have their own section. Other additions should be uploaded to their relevant section. |
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