Do not call these mixtures distilled spirits or whiskey.
Evidence captured during full-source processing of the supplied PDF.
The conclusion argues that mixed fermented beverages or grogs may have held distinctive ritual functions that a binary beer-versus-wine history overlooks.
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The conclusion argues that mixed fermented beverages or grogs may have held distinctive ritual functions that a binary beer-versus-wine history overlooks.
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Locator: Page 16–16
Source section: Conclusions
Context: Evidence captured during full-source processing of the supplied PDF.
Interpretation and caution
Do not call these mixtures distilled spirits or whiskey.
Verification
Paraphrase checked against local PDF sheet 16 on 2026-09-05; not presented as a verbatim quotation.