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The world's oldest alcoholic drinks have been enjoyed for thousands of years, and many of them have historical and cultural significance.
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While fermentation is a natural process, humans have been purposefully producing alcohol since the dawn of civilisation.
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Here are a few of the oldest known alcoholic beverages:
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Around 7000 - 6600 BCE, this wine was prepared from rice, honey, and hawthorn fruit/and/or grape.
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Georgian wine has been produced for over 8,000 years, dating back to 6000 BCE.
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Made from grapes, this wine dates back to 5400 – 5000 BCE
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Chicha is a fermented corn or maize beverage that has been produced in South and Central America for thousands of years
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The barley beer was produced by the Sumerians who were big beer drinkers.
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Herbal wines were alcoholic beverages employed as medicinal rather than for amusement or enjoyment in ancient Egypt.
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Have you ever known about these ancient alcohol drinks before?
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