Whisky

With the invention of this new technique called “distillation” that irish monks discovered in north africa, they were able to make “uisce beatha” meaning “water of life” using local grains and they really appreciated the result.
When the English arrived to take over Ireland, they couldn’t pronounce “uisce beatha,” and changed it to “Whisky.”

The whiskies are either “single malt”, i.e. from the same distillery, or “blended”, i.e. a blend of different distilleries. Barley and wheat are common ingredients in its manufacture.

The darker the alcohol, the longer it has been in charred oak barrels and the more enjoyable (and expensive it is).