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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Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2012 9:26 AM
Subject: Re: Curious Colonial Word: pidlepoop
>"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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