Historical Influence of Sherry on Exploration and Whiskey

Sherry played a significant role in historical exploration, as Magellan spent twenty percent of his funds on sherry, which indirectly led to his demise. Similarly, Sir Francis Drake's return with a large amount of sherry from Cadiz sparked a sherry craze in Britain, leading to the invention of whiskey as the empty sherry barrels were repurposed for whiskey aging.