The First Bottle:
History of Scotch
Scotch is one of the most consumed alcoholic beverages
of all time, after all it has been around for hundred of years however, little
thought is usually given to the actual origin of this popular drink. As the name suggests, Scotch was originally
produced in Scotland by Friar John Cor.
After distillation was introduced by Scottish monks in 1494, fine scotch
became a popular drink.
To the dismay of Scotch and other whiskey drinkers,
whiskey was first taxed in 1644. This
caused a rise in the number of what we would today call “bootleggers” who made
and sold Scotch whiskey illegally. Later
in 1823, the Scottish Parliament made it easier for one to own a licensed
distillery and harder for illegal whiskey stills to stay in business. This began the modern production of Scotch
whiskey.
Today, fine scotch whiskey production is much more
technologically advanced: It has to be
in order to keep up with the demand for this popular drink. However, you won’t find fine Scotch made here
in the U.S, in order to adorn the name “Scotch” the whiskey must be distilled
and matured in Scotland.
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