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emperor | 14:45 Tue 10th Dec 2019 | Quizzes & Puzzles
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What is owed to gunpowder is on the bottle ! (5)
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Proof The term proof dates back to 16th century England, when spirits were taxed at different rates depending on their alcohol content. Spirits were tested by soaking a pellet of gunpowder in them. If the gunpowder could still burn, the spirits were rated above proof and taxed at a higher rate.[
15:06 Tue 10th Dec 2019
Can only come up with

what is owed = DUE + TEA = gunpowder is a type of tea

giving Duty - however only (4) ((
Capt, I don't think that the duty is displayed on the bottle.
Don't think it means literally on the bottle , thus the !
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The term proof dates back to 16th century England, when spirits were taxed at different rates depending on their alcohol content. Spirits were tested by soaking a pellet of gunpowder in them. If the gunpowder could still burn, the spirits were rated above proof and taxed at a higher rate.[
Well done Jo :-)
Ta :-)
Great find Jo. Amazing what we did in times gone by to set standards.
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Thanks so much Scorpiojo for a brilliant answer and explanation!
You're welcome. Good luck. :-)

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