How Drinking Helps Reduce Stress

From work to relationships and everything in between, our daily lives can be pretty stressful. At the end of the day, we all need some way to unwind and give ourselves a much-needed break from an overbearing boss, rowdy kids, or anything else that increases our stress levels. At Old Tennessee Distilling Co., we believe that the best therapy after a stressful day is a nice, smooth drink that can help you forget about some of your troubles.

We all jump at the chance to meet our coworkers for happy hour or catch ourselves sighing “I need a drink” after a particularly rough day. There’s a physiological reason that drinking can make us feel lighter and relaxed. Alcohol is a sedative which means it works to relax your muscles while depressing the body’s central nervous system. As a result, your physiological stress response is less responsive and you feel more relaxed. When enjoyed in moderation, alcohol can be a great way to temporarily relieve some stress and allow you to loosen up. 

While going out for drinks can be fun, crafting up a few of your own cocktails at home is another great way to enjoy yourself. Visit our recipes section on our website to discover a variety of new drinks that may just end up becoming some of your favorites. 

If you’re running low on alcohol at home, Old Tennessee Distilling Co. is your one-stop shop for everything you need. For our flavor fanatics, we carry over 16 different moonshine flavors and moonshine samplers so that you can try some of our bestsellers. Our vodka and tequila are alcohol staples that you should always have on hand so that you can mix up your own drinks at home. Not to mention, our Thunder Road whiskey is an award-winning spirit that you won’t be able to get enough of. 

Explore all of our spirits by visiting our website or stop into our store for free tastings! Let Old Tennessee Distilling Co. help you find the perfect way to de-stress and relax with some of our classic and perfected alcohol options.