Whisky or whiskey is a spirit drink, a kind of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash. Whisky is aged in wooden casks, generally made of charred white oak, and can have different varieties, depending on the various grains that can be used. The word whisky is an anglicisation of the Classical Gaelic, it means water of life. So, if anyone asks you “what are you drinking?” you can simply get away of trouble by replying that you’re drinking water of life. Whisky can also help you when stressed, drinking a glass of whisky settles the nerves and calms the brain by slowing activity. After a long, hard day at work, you've earned it. If you want to know if this is true go to Wikipedia