History: June 1 (#3)

History: June 1 (#3)
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June 1, 1495 A monk, John Cor, records the first known batch of Scotch whisky.

Commentary

Commentary

On June 1, in the year 1495: A monk, John Cor, records the first known batch of Scotch whisky. A monk is a man who is a member of a religious order and lives in a monastery. Why June 1, 1495 matters: A monk, John Cor, records the first known batch of Scotch whisky. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: June 1, 1495 Medieval societies developed long-distance trade, craft traditions, urban life, and learning institutions that shaped later centuries. The event on this day: A monk, John Cor, records the first known batch of Scotch whisky. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monk (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)