Medicinal Drinking

Drink & Learn Podcast

English - March 28, 2020 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
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Elizabeth and Abigail address the ways drinking has been impacted by the Corona virus. Elizabeth talks about how whiskey was used in treating the influenza epidemic of 1918 and she and Abigail explore ways to drink mindfully and well while the world is staying at home. Even if the American Medical Association doesn't count alcohol as medicinal anymore, it can still be good for the soul.

Mentioned in the episode is the Glencairn whisk(e)y glass.

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