Many seemingly knowledgeable sources suggest that Friar John Cor (or Corr) received a royal order to make aqua vitae from malt. And that this was the first historical reference to whisky.
Most say this appeared in the Exchequer rolls for 1494-95.
But some sites the date was June 1, 1494, some say June 1, 1495.
And at least one says 1496, but since that is the chaps at 3 Drunk Celts, I think it is safe to say they are not seeing things as straight as they might.
Has anyone bothered to or managed to actually confirm the accuracy of either date?
Friar John Cor or Corr made malt in 1494 or 95 or 96
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