Cultural Traditions

John Cor Records First Scotch Whisky Batch

In 1495, Brother John Cor, a monk at Lindores Abbey in Scotland, documented the distillation of whisky for the first time, producing an important historical record. The entry in the abbey’s ledger noted that he required sufficient barley to make alcohol, which likely set a precedent for Scotch whisky production. This event highlights the early connection of monasteries to the craft of distilling and the origins of Scotch whisky, a beverage that would become deeply rooted in Scottish culture.

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