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Former name of sherry ?
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When used for medicinal purposes, what was sherry known as ?
I think it might be 'sack' but I can't find any reference to it being used for medicinal purposes.
Any help would be appreciated.
I think it might be 'sack' but I can't find any reference to it being used for medicinal purposes.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Extract from Sherry from the Province of Cadiz.
History
It is believed by some that the Phoenicians first introduced sherry to the area. The Romans continued the tradition and even the teetotal Moors took sherry - for medicinal purposes! Sherry was exported to other European countries, including Britain, as early as the 13th century. In early times, it was known as �sack�.
History
It is believed by some that the Phoenicians first introduced sherry to the area. The Romans continued the tradition and even the teetotal Moors took sherry - for medicinal purposes! Sherry was exported to other European countries, including Britain, as early as the 13th century. In early times, it was known as �sack�.
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