my grandmother drank whiskey since she was a teenager. she passed away at age 81 in 1995. she was a wonderful person and wouldn't hurt a fly. I never saw her angry, she was sweet even and especially when she drank. of course the Irish Fitzgerald in her blood took over!! I began to drink at an early age myself but gave it up because I was dying from it. Its been over 20 years since I've had a drink, and i'm proud of it. good luck all of you who are trying to give it up, just think no more hangovers!!!good luck