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Finings for Gin

To 100 gallons solve 3+ drachms oil of juniper in sufficient 95 per cent. alcohol to make a clear liquid gin, take 4 ounces roche alum, and put it into add it to 40 gallons French spirits 10 above 1 pint of pure water; boil it until it is dis-

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