The offering of ceremonial toasts is a traditional army custom at a formal dining-in, which includes passing the wine, "over the water," an historical reference to king james i, who was exiled by oliver cromwell

It is true that the offering of ceremonial toasts is a traditional Army custom at a formal Dining-In, which includes passing the wine "over the water," an historical reference to James I, who was exiled by Oliver Cromwell. Specifically, a toast is a ritual in which a drink is taken as an expression of honor or goodwill.