When the British raised taxes on beer in the 17th century, they inadvertently made gin the cheapest alcoholic beverage. The ensuing widespread consumption of gin led to alcoholism problems in Britain, with the death rate overtaking the birth rate during this period. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Alcohol duties – All you need to know – Politics.co.uk
While on an African safari in 1954, Ernest Hemingway survived two plane crashes in two days. He was presumed dead by newspapers until he was spotted coming out of the jungle carrying bananas, a bottle of gin, and commenting on his luck. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Ernest Hemingway: 5 Times the Writer Cheated Death | Time
The world’s most prolific gin drinkers are Filipinos. The Philippines accounts for 43% of the world’s gin consumption and they mostly drink the locally produced Ginebra San Miguel. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2014/09/02/high-spirits
In 2018, Snoop Dogg set the world record for the largest paradise cocktail with a ~132 gallon gin and juice at the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival. It contained 180 bottles of gin, 154 bottles of apricot brandy, and just 38 jugs of orange juice. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2018/05/29/snoop-dogg-breaks-guinness-world-record-largest-gin-and-juice/650560002/