well, i for one, liked whiskey from the start (the same cold remedy was not unknown in our household, but children got half or 1/4 doses!)

another remedy --a mixture of hot milk and warm stout --as a cure for insomnia is incredible.. i cured me from complaining "i can't sleep' for a lifetime!(i just needed a small sip, not the 4 oz or so profered!)i still dislike both beer and stout.

and Blackberry brandy i still consider medicinal.