Evidence for distillation apparatus is not automatically evidence of distilled beverage alcohol or widespread recreational consumption.
His particular dates require stronger evidence; the framework is more robust than the miniature chronology.
Forsyth116–117 distinguishes technique, ethanol distillation, drinking and mass distribution. Keep these as separate timeline categories.
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Atomic idea
Evidence for distillation apparatus is not automatically evidence of distilled beverage alcohol or widespread recreational consumption.
Reasoning
Forsyth116–117 distinguishes technique, ethanol distillation, drinking and mass distribution. Keep these as separate timeline categories.
Counterpoints
His particular dates require stronger evidence; the framework is more robust than the miniature chronology.
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September 28 Application
Keep the four milestones separate from the certainty of their dates. Scotland’s People catalogs the early Scottish reference under1494 as grain granted for aqua vitae; this is not proof of a completed barrel purchase or a measured production volume. Archival catalog. Compare the fully reviewed specialist discussion in