Description
It is recorded that in 1494, Brother John Cor of Lindores Abbey was commissioned by King James IV to distill him some spirit, providing 8 bolls of malt as the raw material. Brother John complied, firing up the stills to make what is now recognised as the first official record of Scotch whisky being produced! Many centuries have passed since those times and the Abbey has certainly witnessed some history. By the 1600s, parts were dismantled, with the site serving as a quarry for stone, slate, and carvings which were used to build houses in the nearby town. But like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the site has been lovingly redeveloped into a stunning distillery, with its stills firing up in 2017, 523 years after that first recorded distillation. It is an exciting time indeed that the new distillery has now reached a point where it can start to release its own single malt, and this beauty right here has been matured exclusively in bourbon barrels for three years. A wonderful sipper and marvellous sign of things to come from this fledgling distillery.
Indulge in the remarkable cask strength release from Lindores Abbey, representing the second chapter in a captivating series that commemorates the historic recognition of Lindores Abbey as the birthplace of recorded Scotch whisky distillation in 1494. This exceptional expression captivates the senses with its opulent richness, delightful sweetness, and intricate complexity. This sophmore release in the Friar John Cor series uses a blend of Bourbon Casks, STR Wine Barriques, and Rum-Peated Casks and is bottled at the batch cask strength of 60.9% ABV. As with all Lindores bottlings it has no added colouring, is non-chill filtered and bottled onsite at Lindores Abbey Distillery.
Nose Mellow maple syrup, roasted banana, fruity dates, apples and spicy cinnamon, caramelised demerara sugar with subtle waves of earthy peat.
Palate Rich fruity pears, roasted banana with spicy cinnamon, caramelized nutty almonds followed by a pleasant smoky earthy peat and subtle maritime notes. Very smooth velvety texture, well balanced and complex.
Finish Long lasting with lots of character.
