Whisky is a symbol of Scottish craftsmanship and tradition, of durability and reliability.And though it hasn’t been around forever, it has been recognised throughout history.Its documented story begins in 1494, and tax records of the day show that a friar acquired eight bolls – about 2,500lbs – of malted barley, “wherewith to make aqua vitae”.

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