When clicking on “about whisky & spirits” you may have noticed the drop down menu options which can help guide you quickly to a subject.
This section is all about where alcohol came from and what makes each spirit unique. I’ve also included information about Scotch whisky regulations/definitions and useful information such as the Scotch Malt Whisky Society codes.
All spirits (liquor) share a history and this is shown in the timeline pages or map. One of the biggest factors in the progression of each alcohol category (whisky, brandy, gin, vodka, etc…) is the increased ability for people to travel freely around the globe. In the early – middle ages the most educated and travelled we’re people were generally from the religious doctrines; monks and priests (and equivalents from other religions) would bring the knowledge of distillation to people for medicinal purposes.
However, before this time in the BCE period the crude alcohol which has evolved into todays choice tipples was produced for cult worship to a connect with the spirit of the gods.
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- @the_casks when's your little one due? We're Feb 17th, the nct are good for cheap baby stuff. Whisky - perfect for these occasions
- Shooting a podcast of making sloe gin. Will go up on iTunes later today
- @cowfish I've got some new makes on my sampling shelf! Great idea.
- @jasonbstanding, see already drank loads at the mere thought of it!
- Was curious what people drank or would drink when their partners gave birth? My wifes due in Feb. so thinking some very young.