i agree. my two cents...bourbon is my liquor of choice and i never get sick. i mean never. i'm 29 and i also smoke. i used to get bronchitis a few times a year, but i have never in my life had the flu. no flu shots either. i switched to american spirits a few years ago and have not had bronchitis since. the worst that happens to me is a hangover now and then, haha. my question for you guys/gals...i have recently started making my own homemade wine. do you think this will help fight flu/sickness or do we need to stick to the 40+ proof booze? i'm trying to get my wine to a 15-20% alcohol level but i'm new to this and very impatient:)