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Lindores Whisky

Lindores Abbey is arguably where whisky was born. It was here, in 1494, that a monk named Friar John Cor was first recorded distilling "aqua vitae" for the Scottish king, an entry now regarded as the world's oldest written record of Scotch whisky. After five centuries of silence, the distillery rose again on the very same ground, with a fermentation time of 117 hours, among the longest in the whisky world.

  • Lindores Abbey Casks of Lindores Bourbon Casks Lowland bottle
    Item no.: 2222786543365-9963-bc22

    Some whiskies shout their pedigree from the label. This one from Lindores Abbey prefers to let the liquid do the talking. This particular release from Lowland shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

    Expert's description

    Lindores Abbey Casks of Lindores Bourbon Casks Lowland Single Malt Whisky 49,4% is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on bourbon casks and bottled at 49,4%.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Custard, malt and a hint of citrus zest.

    Palate

    Creamy vanilla, oak spice and ripe orchard fruit.

    Finish

    Warm and rounded with a final vanilla note.

    Specifications

    Name: Lindores Abbey Casks of Lindores Bourbon Casks Lowland Single Malt Whisky 49,4%
    Distillery: Lindores Abbey
    Region/Country: Lowland
    Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    ABV: 49,4%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Bourbon casks
    Non-chill filtered: Yes
    Natural colour: Yes
    Edition: Casks of Lindores
    EAN no.: 5060638170129

    Flavour Profile

    Smooth · Spiced

    Did you know?

    It was at Lindores Abbey that the monk John Cor, on the orders of King James IV, distilled in 1494 what is the first written record of whisky in Scottish history.

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    • 1pcs.
      80,25EUR
  • Lindores Abbey Casks of Lindores Oloroso Sherry Butts Lowland Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 49,4%
    Item no.: 2225-9963-bc23

    Scotch whisky history's birthplace, now expressed through classic oloroso sherry butts.

    Expert description

    Lindores Abbey Casks of Lindores Oloroso Sherry Butts Lowland Single Malt Whisky is matured in oloroso sherry butts, bottled at 49.4%. Lindores Abbey is regarded as the spiritual birthplace of whisky. Scotland's Exchequer Rolls of 1494 record that the monk Friar John Cor was issued eight bolls of malt by order of the King to make 'aqua vitae' — the earliest known written reference to Scotch whisky distillation, equivalent to around 400 bottles by today's standards. Lindores Abbey monastery was founded in 1191 on the banks of the River Tay, and in 2018 archaeologists found remains of a distillation vessel in the ruins. The modern distillery opened in 2017 right next to the historic abbey ruins.

    Tasting notes

    Nose

    The nose offers dried fruit, nuts and a sherry-driven sweetness.

    Palate

    The palate is round and full with raisins, nuts and caramel.

    Finish

    The finish is medium to long, sweet and lightly nutty.

    Specifications

    Name: Lindores Abbey Casks of Lindores Oloroso Sherry Butts Lowland Single Malt Whisky
    Distillery: Lindores Abbey Distillery
    Region/Country: Lowland, Scotland
    Type: Lowland Single Malt Whisky
    ABV: 49.4%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Oloroso Sherry Butts

    Flavour profile

    Sherry · Raisins · Nuts · Rounded

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    • 1pcs.
      80,25EUR
  • Lindores Abbey Thiron 2024 Lowland bottle
    Item no.: 2227865479-1106-197286

    Somewhere between the wash still and the warehouse, Lindores Abbey built a reputation few casual drinkers ever hear about. This particular release from Lowland shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

    Expert's description

    Lindores Abbey Thiron 2024 Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 49,4% is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on french virgin oak-casks, first fill bourbon casks and red wine barriques and bottled at 49,4%.

    The whisky was bottled in 2024.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Vanilla, honey and fresh green apple.

    Palate

    Honey, malt and a touch of ginger.

    Finish

    Crisp and drying with a light peppery edge.

    Specifications

    Name: Lindores Abbey Thiron 2024 Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 49,4%
    Distillery: Lindores Abbey
    Region/Country: Lowland
    Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    ABV: 49,4%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: French virgin oak-casks, first fill bourbon casks and red wine barriques
    Bottled: 2024
    Edition: Thiron
    EAN no.: 5060638172307

    Flavour Profile

    Smooth · Fruity · Spiced

    Investment Potential

    Medium. As the first release in a new annual series from Lindores Abbey, Thiron 2024 is an interesting starting point for collectors wanting to follow the series from the beginning.

    Did you know?

    The name Thiron refers to the French Tiron order, whose monks founded Lindores Abbey in 1191 and were later linked to the site's early distilling history.

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    • 1pcs.
      80,25EUR
  • Lindores Abbey Whisky First Release Lowland Single Malt Whisky 46
    Item no.: 2222786543365-555547

    The first official bottling from whisky's reborn spiritual home.

    Expert description

    Lindores Abbey Whisky Commemorative First Release Lowland Single Malt Whisky marks the distillery's first official release, bottled at 46%. Lindores Abbey is regarded as the spiritual birthplace of whisky. Scotland's Exchequer Rolls of 1494 record that the monk Friar John Cor was issued eight bolls of malt by order of the King to make 'aqua vitae' — the earliest known written reference to Scotch whisky distillation, equivalent to around 400 bottles by today's standards. Lindores Abbey monastery was founded in 1191 on the banks of the River Tay, and in 2018 archaeologists found remains of a distillation vessel in the ruins. The modern distillery opened in 2017 right next to the historic abbey ruins.

    Tasting notes

    Nose

    The nose offers grain, honey and a hint of fresh fruit.

    Palate

    The palate is soft with malt, caramel and light spice.

    Finish

    The finish is medium-length, soft and sweet.

    Specifications

    Name: Lindores Abbey Whisky Commemorative First Release Lowland Single Malt Whisky
    Distillery: Lindores Abbey Distillery
    Region/Country: Lowland, Scotland
    Type: Lowland Single Malt Whisky
    ABV: 46%
    Size: 70 CL
    Edition: Commemorative First Release

    Flavour profile

    Malt · Soft · Sweet · Grain

    Investment potential

    As the distillery's first release, this bottling carries special historical significance and can hold collector interest among enthusiasts of modern Scotch whisky history.

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    • 1pcs.
      160,75EUR
  • Lindores Abbey Whisky The Exclusive Bourbon Cask Lowland bottle
    Item no.: 222278654338888-998

    Not every great dram carries a famous name on the label — Lindores Abbey is proof that quiet distilleries can still produce remarkable whisky. This particular release from Lowland shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

    Expert's description

    Lindores Abbey Whisky The Exclusive Bourbon Cask Lowland Single Malt Whisky 54,3% is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on bourbon cask #2018/0382 and bottled at 54,3%.

    The whisky was distilled in 24 May 2018 and bottled in 14 March 2022.

    Only 220 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Custard, malt and a hint of citrus zest.

    Palate

    Creamy vanilla, oak spice and ripe orchard fruit.

    Finish

    Warm and rounded with a final vanilla note.

    Specifications

    Name: Lindores Abbey Whisky The Exclusive Bourbon Cask Lowland Single Malt Whisky 54,3%
    Distillery: Lindores Abbey
    Region/Country: Lowland
    Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    ABV: 54,3%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Bourbon cask #2018/0382
    Non-chill filtered: Yes
    Natural colour: Yes
    Distilled: 24 May 2018
    Bottled: 14 March 2022
    Number of bottles: 220
    Edition: The Exclusive

    Flavour Profile

    Smooth · Spiced

    Investment Potential

    High. As a single cask release bottled exclusively for Denmark with only 220 bottles, this Lindores Abbey is not available elsewhere and will not be reissued.

    Did you know?

    Lindores Abbey traces its roots back to 1494, when the first documented distillation of Scotch whisky took place on this very site in Fife.

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    • 1pcs.
      80,25EUR
  • Lindores Abbey Whisky The Exclusive Ex Islay Cask Lowland bottle
    Item no.: 222288-585632

    In a region crowded with famous names, Lindores Abbey has quietly gone about its business for generations. This particular release from Lowland shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

    Expert's description

    Lindores Abbey Whisky The Exclusive Ex Islay Cask Lowland Single Malt Whisky 50,5% is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on ex Islay-cask #190567 and bottled at 50,5%.

    The whisky was distilled in 7 April 2019 and bottled in 31 January 2025.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Coastal smoke, dark fruit and a hint of vanilla.

    Palate

    Peat, sea salt and a honeyed sweetness.

    Finish

    Rich and smoke-laden with a slow fade.

    Specifications

    Name: Lindores Abbey Whisky The Exclusive Ex Islay Cask Lowland Single Malt Whisky 50,5%
    Distillery: Lindores Abbey
    Region/Country: Lowland
    Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    ABV: 50,5%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Ex Islay-cask #190567
    Non-chill filtered: Yes
    Natural colour: Yes
    Distilled: 7 April 2019
    Bottled: 31 January 2025
    Edition: The Exclusive

    Flavour Profile

    Smoky · Spiced

    Investment Potential

    Medium. A Lindores Abbey matured in a former Islay cask is an unusual combination that the distillery does not routinely repeat in its range.

    Did you know?

    Lindores Abbey distillery is located in Newburgh in Fife and builds directly on the history dating back to 1494, when the first documented whisky production in Scotland took place.

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    • 1pcs.
      93,75EUR
  • Lindores Abbey Whisky The Exclusive Sherry Cask Lowland bottle
    Item no.: 222278654338887-9856

    Some whiskies shout their pedigree from the label. This one from Lindores Abbey prefers to let the liquid do the talking. This particular release from Lowland shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

    Expert's description

    Lindores Abbey Whisky The Exclusive Sherry Cask Lowland Single Malt Whisky 52,6% is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on sherry cask #2018/0582 and bottled at 52,6%.

    The whisky was distilled in 2 August 2018 and bottled in 14 March 2022.

    Only 790 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Dark chocolate, dried figs and a warm sherry depth.

    Palate

    Sultanas, cocoa and a rounded sherried sweetness.

    Finish

    Long and warming with a lingering spiced oak note.

    Specifications

    Name: Lindores Abbey Whisky The Exclusive Sherry Cask Lowland Single Malt Whisky 52,6%
    Distillery: Lindores Abbey
    Region/Country: Lowland
    Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    ABV: 52,6%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Sherry cask #2018/0582
    Non-chill filtered: Yes
    Natural colour: Yes
    Distilled: 2 August 2018
    Bottled: 14 March 2022
    Number of bottles: 790
    Edition: The Exclusive

    Flavour Profile

    Sherried · Spiced

    Investment Potential

    Medium. With 790 bottles exclusive to Denmark from a single sherry cask, this is a release not found outside the Danish market.

    Did you know?

    Lindores Abbey is the place where King James IV in 1494 asked Friar John Cor to distil 'aqua vitae', an order now regarded as the first written mention of Scotch whisky.

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    • 1pcs.
      93,75EUR
  • Lindores Friar John Cor Chapter II Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 60.9%
    Item no.: 059763-615-144

    Chapter two in the tribute to the monk who wrote whisky history in 1494.

    Expert description

    Lindores Friar John Cor Chapter II Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is part of the distillery's series named after the monk behind whisky's earliest written record, bottled at cask strength, 60.9%. Lindores Abbey is regarded as the spiritual birthplace of whisky. Scotland's Exchequer Rolls of 1494 record that the monk Friar John Cor was issued eight bolls of malt by order of the King to make 'aqua vitae' — the earliest known written reference to Scotch whisky distillation, equivalent to around 400 bottles by today's standards. Lindores Abbey monastery was founded in 1191 on the banks of the River Tay, and in 2018 archaeologists found remains of a distillation vessel in the ruins. The modern distillery opened in 2017 right next to the historic abbey ruins.

    Tasting notes

    Nose

    The nose is full with grain, honey and a hint of spiced oak.

    Palate

    The palate is powerful with caramel, malt and pronounced oak spice.

    Finish

    The finish is long, warm and spicy.

    Specifications

    Name: Lindores Friar John Cor Chapter II Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    Distillery: Lindores Abbey Distillery
    Region/Country: Lowland, Scotland
    Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    ABV: 60.9%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask Strength, Edition: Chapter II

    Flavour profile

    Powerful · Spiced · Malt · Oak

    Investment potential

    The Friar John Cor series is an ongoing, numbered tribute to whisky's historical roots and can hold collector interest among enthusiasts of early Scotch distilling history.

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    • 1pcs.
      87,00EUR
   

About Lindores Abbey Whisky

Lindores Abbey has one of the whisky world's longest fermentation periods, a full 117 hours, which combined with an unusual sister-stills setup produces a malt of remarkable character for its young age. The distillery has a wash still named Dodo and two spirit stills, Puppy and Gee, named after the owners' two daughters, a production method that doubles the contact with copper. For collectors, the site's status as whisky's birthplace is the core of the story, while newcomers will notice an unusually full, fruity character even in the younger releases.

History & Background

In 1494, the Scottish exchequer rolls recorded that the monk Friar John Cor was given malt "to make aqua vitae" for King James IV, the oldest known written evidence of whisky production in Scotland. The Lindores Abbey monastery fell into ruin over the centuries, but in 2017 the distillery rose again on the very same site, founded by the McKenzie Smith family, who own the surrounding farm. The rebirth was a deliberate tribute to the site's unique place in whisky history, and the distillery now markets itself as whisky's birthplace.

Production & Style

The distillery sits close to the historic abbey grounds and uses modern distilling techniques to honour a legacy stretching back more than 500 years.

Signature Style

Fresh, Fruity, Historic
The flavour offers a lively, fruity character that connects modern distilling craft with one of whisky history's most important sites.

Facts

DistilleryLindores Abbey Distillery
Founded2017 (abbey: 1191)
PronouncedLIN-dors Æb-i
RegionFife
CountryScotland
OwnerIndependent/family-owned (the Drysdale family)
Official websitelindoresabbeydistillery.com

Did You Know?

The name of the distillery's first single malt, MCDXCIV, is the Roman numerals for 1494 - the year of the oldest written mention of Scotch whisky.

If you like Lindores Abbey Whisky, you should also try:

Annandale Whisky, Ardnamurchan Whisky and Kilchoman Whisky.