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    OK, Everyone, It's Time To Start Drinking More Whiskey

    Whiskey means "water of life," so drink the hell up.

    1. Whiskey has a healthy dose of antioxidants. And the more antioxidants you've got, the more they can fight against serious health problems.

    2. Whiskey is carb-free and only has 64 calories per serving.

    3. Sore throat? No problem — just gargle whiskey with a bit of warm water to numb the pain.

    4. Low to moderate alcohol consumption — whiskey included! — has been associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer's.

    5. And a study out of Harvard showed that moderate drinking was also associated with a 25-40% reduced risk of stroke and heart attack.

    6. Drinking moderate amounts (of whiskey, in this case) can also reduce your chance of developing Type 2 diabetes by 30%.

    7. Research shows that alcohol can even make you more creative, and Ernest Hemingway would endorse whiskey.

    8. Whiskey also adds a full-bodied flavor when cooking and, in particular, when it comes to baked goods. So add a pinch in.

    9. You can buy a bottle of Irish whiskey in America for almost half the price of buying that same bottle in Ireland.

    10. We're going to start seeing more whiskeys emerge from India, and more variety is always a welcome thing.

    11. A new study found that the average person can't tell the difference between rye and bourbon, so when you have company over, just serve them whatever the hell you want least.

    12. Whiskey is meant to be savored. On average you should enjoy a whiskey drink over the course of 30 minutes, meaning you get to enjoy your drink for longer than the average consumer.

    13. And finally: The word "whiskey" actually translates to "water of life."