Irish scientist test-drives car powered by whiskey-derived fuel

An Irish scientist has given new meaning to the expression ‘driving under the influence’ by test-driving a car that is powered by his ground-breaking new whiskey-derived fuel.

Martin Tangney, who is originally from Cork, held the successful test in Scotland this week using a standard Ford Focus fuelled by his whiskey residue biofuel, biobutanol.

No engine modification is required which means the new fuel could become a direct replacement for petrol, diesel, and even jet fuel.