Whisky Drop

Happy National Scotch Day!

We believe there's never a bad time to raise a dram (responsibly), but today it feels a little extra special.

National Scotch Day is observed every year on July 27th, commemorating the first recorded mention of Scotch whisky in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland in 1494.

This historic entry details that Friar John Cor from Lindores Abbey in Newburgh received 8 bolls of malt for distilling purposes.

The malt was intended to produce approximately 400 modern-sized bottles of Aqua Vitae ("water of life" in Latin) for King James IV of Scotland (the first famous 'whisky' drinker).

This commission holds significance as Aqua Vitae is considered the precursor to modern Scotch (and is still a distinctive spirit produced at Lindores today).

Fast forward 500-ish years, and Scotch whisky remains one of the most popular spirits worldwide, standing as an enduring symbol of quality and tradition.

Slàinte! 🥃