Lindores
MCDXCIV
- 46
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- Lowland
Lindores Abbey Distillery is located in Newburgh in Fife, Scotland. The history of the distillery dates back to the 12th century, when David Earl of Huntingdon founded the abbey. In the year 1494, in the exchequer rolls of Dunfermline (the Scottish capital at the time) it was recorded - “To Friar John Cor, 8 bolls of Malt, wherewith to make Aqua Vitae for King James IV”. This was the first...
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Lindores Abbey Distillery is located in Newburgh in Fife, Scotland. The history of the distillery dates back to the 12th century, when David Earl of Huntingdon founded the abbey. In the year 1494, in the exchequer rolls of Dunfermline (the Scottish capital at the time) it was recorded -
“To Friar John Cor, 8 bolls of Malt, wherewith to make Aqua Vitae for King James IV”.
This was the first ever written mention of whisky being made in Scotland. Friar Jon Cor was the Friar of Lindores Abbey, Fife, in the Scottish Lowlands. In 2017, Drew McKenzie Smith decided to bring back whisky making to its original home, by officially opening Lindores Abbey Distillery.
Today, the distillery continues to produce single malt Scotch whisky, carrying on the legacy of the monks who once practiced the craft there centuries ago.
Lindores MCDXCIV is the distillery's first standard bottling. Made from local barley from their home in Fife, and matured in ex-Bourbon, ex-Sherry and ex-Wine casks. MCDXCIV translates to 1494 in roman numerals, the year King James IV commissioned Brother John Cor of Lindores Abbey to make aqua vitae.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Golden.
Nose - Elegant, soft, mellow vanilla, caramel notes playing with orchard fruits and sweet pear drops, reminiscent of toffee apples.
Palate - Smooth with a creamy texture and a perfect balance of mellow vanilla, dried fruits, citrus touches with a hint of spicy notes and a pleasant lingering finish.
Finish - A medium length finish, with a delicate lingering.
“To Friar John Cor, 8 bolls of Malt, wherewith to make Aqua Vitae for King James IV”.
This was the first ever written mention of whisky being made in Scotland. Friar Jon Cor was the Friar of Lindores Abbey, Fife, in the Scottish Lowlands. In 2017, Drew McKenzie Smith decided to bring back whisky making to its original home, by officially opening Lindores Abbey Distillery.
Today, the distillery continues to produce single malt Scotch whisky, carrying on the legacy of the monks who once practiced the craft there centuries ago.
Lindores MCDXCIV is the distillery's first standard bottling. Made from local barley from their home in Fife, and matured in ex-Bourbon, ex-Sherry and ex-Wine casks. MCDXCIV translates to 1494 in roman numerals, the year King James IV commissioned Brother John Cor of Lindores Abbey to make aqua vitae.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Golden.
Nose - Elegant, soft, mellow vanilla, caramel notes playing with orchard fruits and sweet pear drops, reminiscent of toffee apples.
Palate - Smooth with a creamy texture and a perfect balance of mellow vanilla, dried fruits, citrus touches with a hint of spicy notes and a pleasant lingering finish.
Finish - A medium length finish, with a delicate lingering.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig