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.
Spirit in the form of Alcohol was first produced around the 3rd century AD.
The use of economical cereals, fruits, grains and vegetables to produce Spirits started as late as the 15th century.
Alchemists of the Middle East region were first to recognize the medicinal properties of Spirits and termed it aqua vitae or life-water.
