Early whisky distilling was in its infancy and whisky was not aged. This  
gave it a raw nasty taste. The name probably refers to the taste.
 
 
Robert Shotzberger
 
 
In a message dated 9/29/2012 1:52:36 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
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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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