It is generally accepted that whiskey has been made in Ireland since Irish monks brought the distillation process from the Middle East. In Gaelic, the drink was known as Uisge Beatha, which means what in English?
- Spirit of life
- Water of the gods
- Water from heaven
- Water of life
Answer
The correct answer is D) Water of life.
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