"Eight bolls of malt to Friar John Cor wherewith to make "aqua vitae"

So it says in Scottish Exchequer Rolls from 1494. This is the first written reference to Scotch Whisky. Fivehundred years later I read an article in the newspaper about this anniversary.

Pictures of old picturesque distilleries situated in the most beautiful surrondings combined with my old fascination for this splendid drink, ended my hesitation about where to spend my vacation. So that summer I headed for Scotland to study the noble art of Whiskyproduction. This page is your opportunity to visit Scotland and see some distilleries and learn how whisky is made.

           Slàinte....