alcohol, spirits and its indian origins

[W.11]

rum, vodka, tequila, whiskey, even raki from turkey are quite popular drinks but distilled alcohol became wide spread in the west due to its trade with india.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquor

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrack

probably the first mention of alcohol being used as anesthetic was by sushruta in 400 BC

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sura_(alcoholic_drink)

 

[baajey]

cheers

 

[-=virus=-]

Awesome !

I always thought the ancient Egyptians brewed the first beers and wines.

Jai Hind !

 

[W.11]

Awesome !

I always thought the ancient Egyptians brewed the first beers and wines.

Jai Hind !

you are mistaking fermented drinks with alcoholic drinks such as spirits which are prepared using process of distillation.fermentation dates back to prehistoric neolithic age and didnt initiate during ancient egypt period.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol

regards

 

[-=virus=-]

you are mistaking fermented drinks with alcoholic drinks such as spirits which are prepared using process of distillation.fermentation dates back to prehistoric neolithic age and didnt initiate during ancient egypt period.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol

regards

nice, good to know about the Indian origins of them

 

[xyxmt]

not surprising if space ships and iPhone and internet can originate from that land of plenty

 

[TheGreatMaratha]

I don't drink alcohol nor do I smoke. I don't think this is anything to be proud of tbh.

 

[baajey]

I don't drink alcohol nor do I smoke. I don't think this is anything to be proud of tbh.

u r missing out.
u will regret not having their pleasure.
PS: anything beyond moderation is harmful.