Evil spirits take over

DOES gin make you angry or whisky maudlin?

Booze legends now have scientific backing, with new research showing different types of alcoholic drinks are linked to emotions – spirits will make you aggressive but red wine and beer will relax you.

A study published in the British Medical Journal today mapped the feelings 30,000 people. Spirits were most commonly linked to feelings of aggression, energy and confidence, while red wine and beer were mostly associated with relaxation and sleepiness.