The History Of Scottish Whisky

Question 1

What is the first reference to aqua vitae in Scotland?

Answer 1

The first reference comes from the Royal Exchequer Rolls of 1494 - which lists the sale of 500kg of malt to one Friar John Corr ‘wherewith to make aqua vitae’. This order of aqua vitae was to be delivered to King James IV of Scotland no less.