Europe's first introduction with Spirits took place in the mid 12th century; here it was popularized as elixirs (supposed medicines for all ailments).
By the 7th century AD, Spirit was being produced in Central Asia by the 'freeze distillation method'.
Present-day Spirits with their advanced distillation techniques and powerful yeast strains are far better in their flavors and aging effects without being detrimental for health.
By the 8th or 9th centuries, the Middle East people started distilling spirits without freezing.