Aqua Vitae: Whisky’s Early Use As Medicine
Long before whisky became a celebrated social drink, it was known as Aqua Vitae—the “water of life”—and was prized for its medicinal properties. Born from ancient distillation practices rooted in alchemy and perfected in medieval monasteries, whisky was used to treat ailments, ease pain during surgery, and even ward off plagues. The Gaelic name uisge beatha reflects its … Read more