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Quaff distillery
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Quaff distillery was a primitive alcohol distillery founded on Pitcairn Island by the mutineers of the in the 18th century. The co-founder, Ned Young, along with William McCoy and Matthew Quintal, created a strong alcoholic drink from native fruits on the island. Effects of the alcohol Alcohol from the distillery was responsible for the suicide of William McCoy, who jumped off a cliff in a drunken frenzy. Matthew Quintal threatened to kill the community; however, he was killed by McCoy and John Adams in a drunken stupor. Legacy The Quaff distillery has a worldwide following thanks to the discovery of Pitcairn Island by American and British ships. As such, sailors from both countries who recognised the tenacity and innovation to create a still on a desert island continue the tradition of the Quaff Society in their honour. |
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