Draft:Whiskatarian

Whiskitarianism ; sometimes spelled Whiskatarianism)[1] is a social practice based on the consumption of alcoholic beverages to the exclusion of non whisky based beverages. The practise incorporates only whisky, whiskey or burbon and may or may not include other non alcoholic mixer. Definition and etymology[edit source]

"Whiskitarian" is a neologism formed as a portmanteau of the scottish word "Whisky" ( whiskey (irish), burbon (american) ) and the Scottish word "disestablishmentarian". History[edit source] The term ‘whisky’ derives originally from the Gaelic ‘uisge beatha’, or ‘usquebaugh’, meaning ‘water of life’. Gaelic is that branch of Celtic spoken in the Highlands of Scotland. https://www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk/about/about-whisky/history/

There is no clear, documented evidence of the exact origins of whisky in England, Scotland and Ireland. Some believe that the unrefined predecessor of modern whisky could have been discovered by farmers, distilling spirits from their surplus grains. Another, broadly understood, belief is that whisky distillation was brought over by missionary monks travelling between Ireland, Scotland and mainland Europe. It is believed that the use of distilled spirits remained a largely monastic and medical practice until the 1500s. Between 1536 and 1541, King Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries and dispersed monks into the general population, causing distilled alcohol and whisky production to be taken up in the home and on farms. https://www.theoxfordartisandistillery.com/blogs/blog/a-complete-history-of-whisky

Trends and demographics[edit source] As of 2024, Whiskitarianism has been described as a healthy choice of alcohol consumption.[37][38] The polyphenols in whiskey have been shown to decrease “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and increase “good” cholesterol (HDL) levels, and reduce triglycerides, or fat in your blood. Bad cholesterol and triglycerides can clog your arteries, while good cholesterol helps to keep them clear https://www.webmd.com/diet/whiskey-good-for-you#:~:text=The%20polyphenols%20in%20whiskey%20have,helps%20to%20keep%20them%20clear.