The story of Scotch begins as early as the 15th century. The earliest documented record of distilling in Scotland occurred in 1494 in the tax records of the day, the Exchequer Rolls. An entry lists “Eight bolls of malt to Friar John Cor wherewith to make aqua vitae.”
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In 1823 the Excise Act was passed, which sanctioned the distilling of whisky in return for a licence fee of £10, and a set payment per gallon of proof spirit.
Whisky has been distilled in Scotland for hundreds of years. ... 1494, where there is an entry of 'eight bolls of ... There is also a reference to distilling in a ...
Jun 1, 2018 · On 1 June 1494, the Exchequer Rolls of James IV of Scotland record the granting of malt to a monk in order to make “aqua vitae” in what is ...
Apr 13, 2022 · The earliest record of distillation in Scotland is from a tax record of 1494 CE, where the Exchequer Rolls list an entry for “eight bolls of ...
Jan 6, 2023 · Distilling was taking place on this site at least as early as 1494, although it was most probably happening long before that. Find Out More. THE ...
The earliest official record of distilling in Scotland dates back to 1494, according to the tax records of the day. An entry lists 'Eight bolls of malt to ...
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Description. Section of Scottish exchequer roll containing the earliest known reference to whisky. The exchequer collected and spent money due to the crown.
The earliest historical reference to whisky comes from the 1494 Scottish Exchequer Roll, where there is an entry of “eight bolls of malt to Friar John Cor ...
