John Cor
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John Cor is the name of the friar
referred to in the first known written reference to a batch of Scotch Whisky
on June 1, 1495.
“To Friar John Cor, by order of the King
, to make aqua vitae VIII bolls of malt
.” — Exchequer
Rolls 1494–95, Vol x, p. 487.
Friar
A friar is a member of one of the mendicant orders.-Friars and monks:...
referred to in the first known written reference to a batch of Scotch Whisky
Scotch whisky
Scotch whisky is whisky made in Scotland.Scotch whisky is divided into five distinct categories: Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Single Grain Scotch Whisky, Blended Malt Scotch Whisky , Blended Grain Scotch Whisky, and Blended Scotch Whisky.All Scotch whisky must be aged in oak barrels for at least three...
on June 1, 1495.
“To Friar John Cor, by order of the King
Henry VII of England
Henry VII was King of England and Lord of Ireland from his seizing the crown on 22 August 1485 until his death on 21 April 1509, as the first monarch of the House of Tudor....
, to make aqua vitae VIII bolls of malt
Malt
Malt is germinated cereal grains that have been dried in a process known as "malting". The grains are made to germinate by soaking in water, and are then halted from germinating further by drying with hot air...
.” — Exchequer
Exchequer
The Exchequer is a government department of the United Kingdom responsible for the management and collection of taxation and other government revenues. The historical Exchequer developed judicial roles...
Rolls 1494–95, Vol x, p. 487.