Considering that the Romans were allegedly poisoned by a honey-based beverage I think I'll bypass the metheglin.

Janice


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One of the oldest alcohol drink made by the early pioneers was METHEGLIN.
Made from honey, wild berries & water. Makes Mead-form of wine.

Patrick Murray

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  >"The Liquor, commonly called pidlepoop or Whiskey, made of rye or any other 
Grain is rated per Gallon  £ 0, 2, 0 .”
  >{Two Shillings}


  -Sounds like the whiskey was of very low quality and the name might be 
  a description of the taste it left in one's mouth.

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