James IV
James IV was the King of Scotland from 1488 until his death in 1513. He was known for his efforts to strengthen the Scottish monarchy, promote trade, and support the arts and education. His reign saw the establishment of the first official records of whisky production, notably granting a monk 48 bushels of malt to create 'aqua vitae', marking a pivotal moment in the history of Scotch whisky.
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James IV granted a monk named Kora 48 bushels of malt to produce 'water of life' or aquavitae.
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