Whiskey, brandy, vodka, the appearance of these distilled spirits in Europe, all patted their chests and thanked the alchemists.

Just as our ancestors were obsessed with alchemy and pursued immortality, European alchemists also pursued immortality through alchemy. It was during this alchemy process that distillation methods and distilled spirits technology were gradually discovered and widely spread in Europe.

The distilled liquor has a high alcohol content, and in ancient times, when medical conditions were backward, it could also prevent diseases and cure diseases. So it is called the water of life, and in ancient times, people could drink whiskey and brandy, and they would definitely be full of luck and gratitude.

Now that tourism is developed, Scotland looks like a paradise, and the men wear checkered skirts and play bagpipes, which is an idyllic atmosphere. In ancient Scotland, the soil was not fertile enough, the climate was harsh, wild animals were rampant, and birds did not poop.

It is suitable for growing only two crops, oats and barley. Elsewhere, when the English ate bread made of wheat, the Scots could only eat oats, and as for barley, it was too unpalatable.

The most depressing thing is that it is damp and rainy, and after the millet is harvested, it is easy to get damp and moldy, so the best way is to use it to make wine. Originally, barley fermentation was beer, but in this hellish place, hops cannot be grown, and without the natural preservative effect of hops, beer cannot be stored long at all, and it is easy to spoil.

I had to distill the beer, and the liquid obtained after condensation, which was whiskey, was all forced out!

As for now, the four beauties divide the global market, the island country whisky is pure and kind, the Canadian whisky is gentle and sweet, and the American whisky is exotic, which makes the Scotch whisky with the style of a mature woman royal sister threatened.

After all, time does not spare people!

But it's the same as in the harem drama, as long as you don't make mistakes, you can win when the other party makes mistakes!

The main mature woman is seventy-two changes, when you are sad and depressed, she will comfort you, raise her little fist, and shout cheers for you......

When you achieve results, she looks at you with admiration in her eyes......

At the moment when you need advice, she is like a big sister, helping you analyze, give you advice, and open your mind......

When you go to the hall, everyone is beautiful, and when you go down to the kitchen, you are a good wife and mother, and when you are in bed......

You know!

There are many flavors, a wide range of choices, and there is always a flavor that will make your heart ripple. This is not something that can be compared with the pure whisky of the island country, the softness of Canada, and the charm of the United States.

People will have seventy-two postures, and you will only have one movement.

The business is not good!

Stay overnight at the 800-year-old Ashford Castle, known as one of the most beautiful castles and has hosted countless stars, and the history of the castle itself is enough to make a Downton Abbey.

The Guinness Stout family bought it and expanded it several times to 26,000 acres, opening decades ago to become one of the world's most renowned ultra-luxury hotels.

The weather is not beautiful, the arrival just happened to be drizzling, the security guard at the door ran to the bridge in the rain to confirm the check-in information, from parking to luggage arrangements have a special person to deal with. Staying in the presidential suite, the gray-haired and elegant private butler is very attentive.

It's still early, just in time for teatime, and through the lobby from the front desk, the faint fragrance of huge roses sits on an oak dining table, surrounded by watercolours by Lady Ardilaun, wife of the castle's owner, Arthur Guinness.

It has to be said that the castle is indeed pretending, with ornate chandeliers for the ultimate sense of luxury, dazzling gold-rimmed curtains handmade by Dublin tailors, and giant carpets repurposed to protect the original floor......

A small fireplace hidden in the porch, because it has been exposed to fire, but after the tiles are removed, there is still a gorgeous wallpaper, you can feel how many generations of owners have put into building their own homes.

Time has passed through a hundred years, the drizzle outside, the house is full of works of art by European masters, champagne flown in from Bordeaux, and the finest Nordic charcoal burns throughout the house, exuding a light fragrance.

All the finest bone china was slowly delivered by Wedgwood, everyone leaned over the fireplace to enjoy a traditional champagne afternoon tea, and the waiters were honored to explain all the artworks in the room to the guests, exuding pride and pride, as if they were in a museum.

Although there are 82 suites, because the castle is too large, it has good privacy, and there are not many guests except in the restaurant and lobby. SC Johnson enjoyed his leisure time and considered whether to buy a private castle?

Back to the rooms, each room has a unique design, the late Victorian and Gothic Revival ancient European luxury trends are everywhere, even the room card has been specially designed, and the most interesting thing is that all the rooms are intelligently controlled.

I heard that the host has a private wine cellar, which used to be the walkway for servants to work, and the host also has two wineries in South Africa, which are specially available here, and hundreds of wines from all over the world are available for guests to enjoy.

The rain finally stopped, and I walked out of the castle and walked through the countryside. A long thatched house on the side of the road, with white walls, red doors and golden thatched roofs, has a joyful rural atmosphere.

I heard that such thatched roofs take a lot of effort to build and maintain, but the raw materials are cheap, so they can be found everywhere in the area. There is a village of Adair nearby, and the cottages in the village are covered with such a thick and lovely thatched roof.

Passing by several beautiful lakes, which are very in line with the traditional British aesthetics, the lakes and mountains, and the smoke and rain are misty. Not far away, a group of deer suddenly came leisurely, and they ate grass quietly for a while not far away, and then slowly walked away and disappeared into the darkness.

The most amazing thing is to watch the local shepherd train the dog, the process is very magical, through different whistles to command different sheepdogs, can command one sheepdog to run, let the other lie still?

The dogs can listen to the shepherd's instructions accurately, even on the far hillside, and control the sheep to different places with more precision than machines.

According to the masters, people living in cities have long been degraded by the sounds, colors and smells of the natural world, unable to distinguish the smell of wind and the hints of dew, let alone communicate with animals.

On a whim, simply rent a horse-drawn carriage and walk around the neighborhood for a few laps. The coachman was very kind and drove a chestnut horse named Jack. Covered with a tartan blanket, SC Johnson wandered leisurely through the countryside, and saw herds of deer and a huge rainbow after the rain......

The hostess is warm and simple, and offers simple snacks and hot tea full of rural flavor, which is simple but perfect for the tired passers-by to replenish their energy.

I suddenly remembered that Li Dan once complained that in this kind of wilderness, it is rare to meet a foreigner in ten years, fresh and surprising, and tourists are panda-like pistachios for the locals.

Have you eaten?

Have a drink!

Afraid of getting drunk?

Don't be afraid,

The beds are all made for you!

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