whats the difference between , beer, wine, whisky, brandy, run n gin.and which is the safest?

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I heard a considerable whisky is good for heart, beer is good for kidneys, gin accelerates the BP, wine decreases the bad chlorestrol, and brandy has more medicinal values...it all confuses me !

Answer 1

Whiskey is essentially beer without hops that's been distilled. The ingredients can range from barley, wheat, rye, corn, millet, oats...virtually any starchy cereal grain you can think of can be made into beer and thus whiskey.
Single malt whiskey (whisky for the Scots) is purely barley and distilled at a single distillery.
Bourbon is an American whiskey that has by law >51% corn in its list of ingredients...many will tell you it must be made in Kentucky, but this isn't true, though the vast majority of Bourbon distilleries *are* in Kentucky, there a few exceptions. Time in the barrels also is a factor.
Scotch is simply short for "Scotch Whisky" (with no 'e' in the spelling...they like it this way) and simply refers to whisky made exclusively in Scotland and by law has to be aged 3 or more years in wood casks to be called "Scotch."

Brandy is merely distilled wine. Specialty brandies such as Cognac and Armagnac are made in specific geographic regions and of certain wines to be called such by French Law. This is the same with "Champagne" being exclusively from the Champagne region and all others are "sparkling wine."

Vodka isn't exclusively from potatoes. In fact, it's increasingly rare that it is made from potatoes in that they are more expensive as an ingredient for the whole distilling cycle. You'll find that most vodkas are distilled from grain...the same as whiskey, but more and more thoroughly so that there is minimal/no flavor left in the distillate. It's also not aged or barreled and therefore remains crystal clear and colorless.

Actually all brown spirits (whiskey, brandy, rum) derive the majority of their color and flavor from the wooden casks that they are aged in. When distilled, they all...yes, *ALL* come out crystal clear and colorless. Caramel color may be added in the cheaper varieties, and dark rums will frequently have molasses added back for a richer flavor (which is not necessarily characteristic of the cheaper varieties).

Tequila is fermented agave juice which is then distilled. The different colors/grades relate to the amount of aging. Like Cognac etc. "Tequila" only comes from a certain region of Mexico, and is exclusively Blue Agave...all others are "Mezcal"

Gin is neutral spirits (like vodka) which are flavored via various methods with primarly juniper berries and also other botanicals.

Ouzo, Pernod, and Absinthe belong to a group of spirits called "Pastis" (I forget the meaning exactly). These are all primarily flavored with anise and liquorice and when water is added, the oils from the infused botanicals un-dissolve and turn the drink milky. Absinthe is unique in that it contanise wormwood as one of its botanicals. Wormwood contains thujone which is a controversial substance which renders it illegal in a majority of countries. It is said to make the drinker hallucinate...often called "seeing the green fairie" as Absinthe is colored green. The truth is that Absinthe is *extremely* alcoholic relative to other spirits (65% alcohol and up) and is traditionally drunk with water poured through a sugar cube (lighting the sugar cube on fire is optional) which reduces the strength for drinking.

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whats the difference between , beer, wine, whisky, brandy, run n gin.and which is the safest?
I heard a considerable whisky is good for heart, beer is good for kidneys, gin accelerates the BP, wine decreases the bad chlorestrol, and brandy has more medicinal values...it all confuses me !

Answer 3

What is the difference between steak, hamburger, chicken, and lobster? Which one I think is "best" depends on the mood I am in and what I am doing at that particular time. Sometimes I want a good beer and other times it may be a nice whiskey to sip and enjoy. When it comes to whiskey/[Scotch] whisky...my preferences are Redbreast 12yo, Green Spot, Glenlivet Nadurra, and Glenfiddich 12yo I had never heard of Royal Stag whisky, so I looked it up. It appears to be some sort of botched "Frankenstein" creation that should be labeled more as a rum and not a "whisky" as it is based on neutral spirits that are distilled from fermented molasses with only a small portion consisting of traditional malt whisky of about 10 to 12 percent.

Answer 4

you can select the best choice from following health effect of these beverage

BEER
Beer contains alcohol which has a number of health risks and benefits. However, beer includes a wide variety of other agents that are currently undergoing scientific evaluation.

Nutritionally, beer can contain significant amounts of magnesium, selenium, potassium, phosphorus, biotin, and B vitamins. Typically, the darker the brew, the more nutrient dense.

WINE
Wine is an alcoholic beverage produced by the fermentation of fruit, typically grapes though a number of other fruits are also quite popular - such as plum, elderberry and blackcurrant. Non-grape wines are called fruit wine or country wine.

WHISKY
In most grain growing areas a whisky or whisky-like product is produced. They differ in alcoholic content, base product and quality.

BRANDY
Wine with an alcohol concentration of 8-12%v/v and high acidity is boiled in a pot still. Vapours of ethanol, water and the numerous aroma components rise upwards and are collected in a condenser coil where it becomes a liquid again. The alcohol concentration of the condensed product (the distillate) is far higher than in the original wine (roughly 82% by volume).

RUM
To the base ingredient yeast, and potentially water, are added to start fermentation. While some rum producers allow wild yeast to perform the fermentation, most use specific strains of yeast to help provide a consistent taste and predictable fermentation time. Dunder, the yeast-rich foam from previous fermentations, . . Distillers that make lighter rums, such as Bacardi, prefer to use faster-working yeasts. Use of slower-working yeasts causes more esters to accumulate during fermentation, allowing for a fuller-tasting rum.

GIN
Gin is a spirit, or strong alcoholic beverage. It is made from the distillation of white grain spirit and juniper berries, which provide its distinctive flavour.

Answer 5

Even Cobra's poison has a medicinal Value. But it doesn't make it fit for habitual excessive drinking. Anything good, when carried to excess, has harmful effects . If you can't resist the curiosity bug, try them all in the presence of your parents or wife and children and judge the results with their approval. Be courageous enough to declare your experiments and the chances for excessive use will disappear and you won't be confused.

Answer 6

I'd say red wine is the best overall although only 1 glass per day for any 1 that you choose because if you abuse the alcohol will do more harm than good.

Answer 7

If you have one peg of whisky daily its good for heart..
In summer when we have too much of physical exertion a mug of beer is good...
Brandy and Wine is good in chilled weather as it not only keeps us warm but also helps from our system being numb at tmies...
This is how you can have these drinks but PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU DONT HAVE MORE THAN THE STATED QUANTITY...

Answer 8

the difference depends on the alcohol concentration, wine has the lowest so it is the safest. Bacisally, you can get drunk at different rates depending on which ones you drink.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

I think if you were to ask a doctor.....which I have....he told me that Red wine is good for your heart and that is about the only thing with alcohol in it that is semi-good for you!