Discover 10 Fascinating Facts About Alcohol: From George Washington's Whiskey Distillery to the World's Oldest Drinkable Wine
Alcohol has been a part of human civilization for thousands of years. Whether it's to celebrate, socialize, or simply unwind after a long day, alcohol has become a ubiquitous part of our culture. But there's more to alcohol than just the taste and effects it produces. Here are 10 fun facts about alcohol that you probably didn't know. Alcohol can be made from almost anything that contains sugar. The world's strongest beer has an alcohol content of 67.5%. The world's most expensive cocktail costs over $8,000. George Washington owned the largest whiskey distillery in America during his time. In the 1920s, the US government poisoned alcohol to discourage people from drinking during Prohibition. The term "proof" originated from sailors testing the strength of their rum with gunpowder. The world's oldest bottle of wine is over 1,600 years old and still drinkable. The word "brandy" comes from the Dutch word "brandewijn," which means "
