History-Whisky



Whisky has been known for its medicinal properties. Throughout time, it has evolved into a cultural icon for those who enjoy to drink it. Each country who has ever come across the drink has made a different interpretation of the drink and today it is now a drink of choice. The true origins of whiksy have not been documented but it is accepted that the ancient Celts are the originators of the drink perhaps as early as 800 BC. Since there was no climate to grow grapevines or other fruit in the harsh climate of Northern Europe, they Celts used barley and rye to create their whiskey. In Celtic whiskey is called "uisge beatha" which if translated literally, means the "water of life".

Today whisky is an international drink enjoyed by millions of people across the world. It may have it's roots in ancient Europe, yet there have been many other variations created throughout different times and places all over Earth. It is important to not that the concept of distillation and discovery of fermentation were key to the creation of alcohol and this was a global phenomenon. Thus the history is left to the ages, but it has left us with a wonderful drink.

//(Source: Drink Focus, http://www.drinkfocus.com/articles/whiskey/index.php )//



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