Insommia Antidote
Category: life, homeIt seems that I’ve finally found my antidote for insomnia? The Single Malt Scotch Whisky!
I’ve chanced upon this while I was sipping & savouring the Single Malt Whisky which I bought recently. Apparently, the “Water of Life” (As Whisky derives its name from the Gaelic word for “water” called uisge-beatha in Scotland) slowly relaxes and drove me into slumberland finally.
I could have easily brushed it off as one-off effect, however, my subsequent attempts proves to me that it does brings me some quality sleep time finally.
Upon further reading, I realize they not only help to reduce stress, protect against heart disease and promoting appetite & sleep, single malt whiskies are also loaded with Ellagic acid that may protect you from cancer (according to research). Of course, as with all alcoholic drinks, it has to be done in moderation.
Well, it seems like Whisky going to be part of my life for now! 
Selected Readings
Wikipedia: Whisky
Whisky and Onions: The Secret to a Long Life?
It’s for medicinal purposes, honest…
Is it really true that a good night sleep comes after a few sips of alcohol. I wish it could work on me. Everytime I take a few sips, I got headache, my heart pounding hard and the taste of the alcohol lingers in my throat. And that would be another long night for me. Sigh!
Comment by doreen — February 16, 2008 @ 4:29 pm
~doreen, I know friends who are allergic to alcohol, so if it doesn’t works for you, pls don’t try.
which alcoholic drink have you tried so far? i think the trick is try to sip slowly, little by little.
Comment by slurp! — February 18, 2008 @ 2:41 am
Well, I guess I probably am allergic to alcohol. I like to drink DOM for health purposes, and sometimes, southern comfort with coke. I just have to make sure I don’t drink more than I could take. I tried different red/white wines, but they just don’t cut it for me. I don’t like their taste.
Comment by doreen — February 20, 2008 @ 3:19 pm
Never tried Southern comfort but DOM is simply too SWEET for me. NZ got some nice REDS like Pinot Noir otherwise Merlot will be very easy to drink for beginner.
WHITE not a bedtime drink lah … Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Muscat all nice to drink sweet wines.
I don’t think you are allergic. So do try SINGLE MALT WHISKY
Comment by slurp! — February 20, 2008 @ 11:33 pm
ooh. nice. do try a tullibardine 1988 if u can. it’s lovely. or a Springbank.
Comment by imp — February 25, 2008 @ 4:10 pm
~imp, thanks for your recommendation. i don’t think i remember seeing this at changi airport. maybe HK airport, you have any suggestion? thks!
Comment by slurp! — February 26, 2008 @ 10:58 pm
This seemed nice.. where can i get it? Normal wine shops got mah? I seldom buy alcohol except when i travelled overseas and buy from DFS. My Absolut Vodka still rotting in my cabinet ^_^
Comment by jaschocolate — March 2, 2008 @ 8:59 am
~jas, if i remembered correctly, should be HK airport. they have a wider choice over there. mixed yr vodka with coffee to get black russian (well, almost LOLz) i’m sure there are alot of vodka cocktail recipe on the web. worst case, just use as disinfectant lor
Comment by slurp! — March 2, 2008 @ 11:47 pm