Is Islay whisky related to sterilised water ? 艾雷島威士忌和消毒水有什麼關係？

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...
我們經常看到形容艾雷島威士忌有消毒水風味.
那艾雷島威士忌和消毒水有關係嗎？
還真有
那，威士忌真的能喝嗎？
老規矩，我們還是說說歷史先吧...