Whiskey's Journey from 'Demon Drink' to 'Feminine Spirit'
Whiskey's reputation is imbued with Irish witchcraft, transforming from a "veritable cure-all" to the "devil's drink".
The origin of distilled liquor is steeped in feminine mystique, with Maria Hebraea (Mary the Jewess) credited as the inventor of distillation.
Whiskey or uisce beatha, which translates to 'the water of life', was seen as mystical alchemy.
Medieval chemists viewed distillation as a spiritual act, inseparably linking whiskey to Irish witchcraft.
Author's summary: Whiskey's reputation transformed thanks to Irish women and witches.
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