First, alcohol is distilled from something, and in the case of most higher-end gins it is a grain, like wheat, though theoretically it could be corn or sugarcane.

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Aug. 5: A failed wheat harvest prompted Russia to ban grain exports through the end of the year.

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The US, France and Mexico have said they may convene an emergency meeting at the end of August to address the high price of grain.

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