Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
The first known batch of Scotch whisky was recorded on this day in 1495; the first distillation accredited to a Tironensian monk named John Cor. The man of pray a servant in King James IV’s court at Lindores Abbey, Fife. For the uninitiated, the Tironensian Order was a medieval monastic order named after the location of the mother abbey in France (Tiron Abbey), which... Continue Reading →
Included within my email inbox, today I spotted an invitation to a virtual whisky and oyster tasting session. Ordinarily, I don't pay much mind to the well-meaning electronic teasers aimed at improving my existential lot in recompense for lightening my wallet of a few bob. Transactions I'm assured which'd not only provide me with life-enhancing... Continue Reading →
The first known batch of Scotch whisky was recorded on this day in 1495, which accredits the first distillation to a Tironensian monk named John Cor. The man of pray a servant in King James IV court, when his majesty resided at Lindores Abbey, Fife. I’d like to think he stumbled over the drink after being given an objective by James IV to:- “Create... Continue Reading →
The first known batch of Scotch whisky was recorded on this day in 1495. The distilled liquor’s inaugural mention in the annals of Scottish history is accredited to a Tironensian monk named John Cor, who resided at Lindores Abbey, Fife. The monk was a servant in King James IV court. I’d like to think he... Continue Reading →