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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