Nowadays, anyone of legal age can find a blend that they like. It was processed in monasteries for medicinal purposes, but eventually moved to the general public when many of the monks were dispersed by King Henry VIII. From the different labels and flavors, to the ways it can be enjoyed, whiskey is not just for connoisseurs.Īlthough its origins are debated until today, the amber drink became popular in Scotland and Ireland sometime in the 15 th century. There’s a lot to love about this timeless drink.