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Given the strength of our multi-product portfolio and our world leadership in fine cut tobacco and papers, we believe we are very well positioned to take advantage of the growth in these sectors. Houchens Industries Chairman Jimmie Gipson said: The board has approved this transaction and is very pleased to have found a partner like Imperial that recognises the value of the people and infrastructure that has been created at Commonwealth, and has the intention of building upon that infrastructure to create additional opportunities for the management and employees. MORE STORIES ON IMPERIAL TOBACCO Imperial Tobacco strikes first-quarter success 31/01/07 Iain Napier prepares to take up Chairmans role at Imperial Tobacco 12/12/06

There is a reason for that....India Pale Ale was used as ballast for the trade ships going to India and then sold on to the British running the colony

They also were used to pay local taxes and buy manufactured goods from England