Was Winston Churchill an alcoholic?

Any discussion of this subject absent John H. Mather MD, who has spent a decade researching Churchill's medical history, will be only that – a discussion. But here is a summary of what we know and why we know it. Most historians reject the commonly held belief that Churchill was an abuser of alcohol. read more

Winston Churchill's bibulous meals and tendency to keep a whisky going through the day are legendary. Yet most historians agree that Churchill’s supposed abuse of alcohol is a myth; he was no alcoholic. read more

Winston Churchill Alcohol Consumption - One of the greatest leaders of the 20th century, it seems that Winston Churchill was also rather well-accomplished as a drinking man. read more

) during his trip to the US in 1932—while Prohibition was still happening. read more

A famous quote by Churchill gives his estimation of his alcohol intake,"I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me." Understandably, historians' opinions regarding whether or not Churchill was or wasn't an alcoholic are consistently at war with one another. read more

The answer seems obvious. Look at that nose, if the picture was color one just gets the feeling it would be red. His cheeks would be flush and if he stood he would stumble. read more