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A monk, John Cor, records the first known batch of Scotch whisky.

Historical image related to A monk, John Cor, records the first known batch of Scotch whisky. from June 1, 1495

Monk

Member of a monastic religious order

A monk is a man who is a member of a religious order and lives in a monastery. A monk usually lives his life in prayer and contemplation. The concept is ancient and can be seen in many religions and in philosophy across numerous cultures.
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John Cor

15th-century Scottish friar

John Cor or John Carr was a fifteenth-century Scottish mendicant friar. He is significant partly because of his connection to the earliest written record of Scotch whisky.
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Scotch whisky

Malt or grain whisky distilled in Scotland

Scotch whisky, often simply called whisky or Scotch, is malt whisky or grain whisky made in Scotland.
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June 1

Day of the year

June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 213 days remain until the end of the year.
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