“To Friar John Cor, by order of the King, to make aquavitae, VIII bolls of malt.” This was the first recorded reference pertaining to the spirit known today as Scotch, from 1494. King James IV sent this correspondence to the most prolific makers of the spirit at the time, the monks and friars, who introduced... Continue Reading →
Whiskey and Philosophy: A Small Batch of Spirited Ideas, A Review
I couldn’t resist this one. What could possibly go wrong? A book for connoisseurs, surely. Whiskey and philosophy, something important men think about while gazing out windows with a tumbler of Johnnie Black at their side. Even more interesting is the fact that this is an edited volume of a variety of essays covering topics regarding... Continue Reading →