Tag: honey

Despite its ancient origins, mead—often informally called ‘honey wine’—wasn’t officially recognized as a ‘wine’ by the TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) in the US until 1993, highlighting a long-standing definitional ambiguity that many still grapple with today. The fundamental difference between mead and wine is the source of fermentable sugar: mead is […]

Yes, a warm drink of whiskey, lemon, and honey can offer genuine symptomatic relief for a cough and sore throat. It won’t cure the underlying cause of your illness, but it can effectively soothe irritation, suppress coughing reflexes, and aid in restful sleep, making a miserable cold or flu a little more bearable. This classic […]