Is Islay whisky related to sterilised water ? 艾雷岛威士忌和消毒水有什么关系？

We often see Islay whisky described as having a disinfectant flavour.
Is there a connection between Islay whisky and disinfectant?
It does.
So, is whiskey really drinkable?
Well, as usual, let's start with a little history...
我们经常看到形容艾雷岛威士忌有消毒水风味.
那艾雷岛威士忌和消毒水有关系吗？
还真有
那，威士忌真的能喝吗？
老规矩，我们还是说说历史先吧...