Kan' Sharuminar
Fluffy
Whisky can make anything - anything better. It is the great medicine of life 
Does whiskey cure a sore throat?
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MrCynical
Deity
While I'm not certain, it seems plausible that anything with a high alcohol content would kill off any infection in the throat.
Kan' Sharuminar
Fluffy
BCLG100 said:
Apart from death, no.
And possibly liver problems.
Rambuchan
The Funky President
Whether it's true or not, I'm happy to pretend (and possibly trigger the placebo).
Kan' Sharuminar
Fluffy
BCLG100 said:Well this thread has made me go out tonight and get royally slaughtered because of my cough causing a sore throat. I hope all should be well in the morning after intaking vast quantities of Alcohol. Thank you all
Tonight you'll be fine. However in the morning you may find added problems such as headaches, nausea and there's a good chance the sore throat will be back and worse.
classical_hero
In whom I trust
Isn't milk better at soothing a sore throat thatn whisky will ever be?
Rambuchan
The Funky President
I feel an ingrown toenail coming on. Better hit the bottle!!
the mormegil
Emperor
Honey and lemon in hot/warm water is very nice...
classical_hero
In whom I trust
Well it is for a teetotaler like myself. 
Neonanocyborgasm
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storealex said:
It doesn't cure anything, but the warmth of the liquor can make the throat feel better. Most sore throats are viral infections anyway, not bacterial.
Shaihulud
Deity
If you gargle the whiskey and spit it out, it should potentially provide similar benefits to your throat. More if you consider that it spent more time in contact with the infected region. Of course it can be very hard to spit out good whiskey.
I've been told as well that whiskey, tequila, etc. work well at curing sore throats (anything with high alcohol content). Neither my wife nor I drink, but we keep a bottle around for just this purpose. We typically take one shot for it. Our last bottle lasted a little over four years.
Oh yeah, if I'm having trouble sleeping, I typically take a couple shots. Since I don't drink, this helps tremendously.
Oh yeah, if I'm having trouble sleeping, I typically take a couple shots. Since I don't drink, this helps tremendously.
Kan' Sharuminar
Fluffy
Rambuchan said:
I scratched my wrist the other day when working, if I poke it it still kinda hurts. I better have some too, just to be on the safe side.
Shaihulud said:
It should be! Poor whisky, we barely knew ye.
Kan' Sharuminar said:I scratched my wrist the other day when working, if I poke it it still kinda hurts. I better have some too, just to be on the safe side.
simple plan-just knock your head against the bar before every drink-that way you'll have excuse AND the alcohol will work better due to the minor concussion you'll be experiencing.
Kan' Sharuminar
Fluffy
BCLG100 said:
My country means I need no excuse. In fact, given the stereotype, I think I need to have an excuse not to be drinking
Rambuchan
The Funky President
My friend, I'm feeling your pain.Kan' Sharuminar said:I scratched my wrist the other day when working, if I poke it it still kinda hurts. I better have some too, just to be on the safe side.
*downs a bottle of scotch*
