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, [log in to unmask] writes: >"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. To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html