Armagnac, France, 1411
A new style of drink is being sold commercially throughout southwestern France. Called Armagnac brandy, it has been successfully distilled and produced in the town of Armagnac, located in the province of Gascony, at the foothills of the Pyrénées.
Not only is Armagnac an invigorating beverage, but it also can be used to revive the spirits of those suffering from shock and as an antidote during epidemics.