Subject
whisky, aquavit, distilling, drink, spirits
Image File
First reference to whisky, 1494
Sticky
Off
Description

Section of Scottish exchequer roll containing the earliest known reference to whisky. The exchequer collected and spent money due to the crown. Friar John Corr, a monk at Lindores Abbey, was granted 8 bolls of grain to make aqua vitae

DPI
400
Colour
Black and White
Image Credits
Crown Copyright 2007 National Records of Scotland
Image Creator
Exchequer of Scotland
Institutional Reference
E38/306
Cost Centre
800630
Activity Code
BAU609
Price
£18.00
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