canadian whisky
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The History of Canadian Whisky dates back to the 1800's when Rum, which was prevalent was mixed with "high wine", which was a whisky spirit made from grains. This made it stretch further and added flavor. Fur Traders quickly realized that the Indians had no use for gold or money. However, they enjoyed "fire-water".
"One recipe used at "Fort Whoop-Up", for example, called for: (a) 26 ounces of whisky, (b) one pound of chewing tobacco, (c) one bottle of ginger (size not given, assumed to be about eight ounces), (d) a handful of red pepper, (e) a quart of molasses and believe it or not (f) a dash of red ink. Mixtures such as this became increasingly popular among the Indians, who became so addicted that they would trade all of their possessions for a cup or bottle."*