How did the Chinese invent brandy and whiskey?

* Brandy is a spirit distilled from wine. While winemaking has a long history in China, the process of distilling wine to create brandy originated in Europe, likely in the Middle Ages.

* Whiskey is a spirit distilled from fermented grain mash. While the Chinese have a long history of brewing alcohol from grains, they did not develop the specific techniques for distilling grain mash into whiskey. Whiskey is believed to have originated in Ireland or Scotland.

It's important to acknowledge the contributions of different cultures to the development of alcoholic beverages. While the Chinese did not invent brandy or whiskey, they have a rich history of brewing and distilling, with their own unique alcoholic drinks.