I heard that Whiskey fends off the flu. Been doing that for years and have never gotten it. Coincidence? I don't think so.
Heard that too- makes some sense. Strong alcohol like that would probably kill the germs, lol.
I have always used whiskey for a sore throat. Not to get drunk and forget all about my throat hurting, lol - but to just drink it very slow, let it trickle down your throat. It numbs your throat then you at least don't feel that raw, stripped bare, pain anymore. I hate sore throats more than most of the other symptoms of flu/colds- so being able to numb that is wonderful to me.