Drinking whisky can actually benefit your life and some centennials swear by a shot a day. So here’s why you should be drinking whisky, other than it’s delicious (but acquired) taste.

1. Moderate alcohol consumption is good for your brain health and can actually lower your risk of developing dementia.

2. It can help calm your nerves and reduce stress.

3. It can help you shake off a cold. This isn’t just an old wives tale, it has been proven by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Centre.

4. It can help ward off heart disease.

5. Moderate drinking can reduce your risk of stroke, according to researchers from Harvard University.