Lindores
Casks of Lindores II - Sherry Butts
- 49.4
- 70cl
- Taste: 1
- 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.
This is the third release in 'The Casks of Lindores II' series, where Lindores Abbey Distillery has been exploring three core casks of Bourbon Casks, STR Wine Barriques and Sherry Butts.
This edition sees the award-winning single malt spirit matured exclusively in first-fill Oloroso Sherry Butts, from the area around the city of Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Mahogany.
Nose - Reminiscent of dates, figs, molasses, vanilla cream, chocolate ganache, and hints of cinnamon.
Palate - Charms with soft notes of raisins, date syrup, molasse, and dark chocolate ganache. Paired with roasted walnuts and spicy cinnamon. Smooth, silky-soft texture to the mouthfeel.
Finish - Medium to long with lingering dried fruits.
“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.
This is the third release in 'The Casks of Lindores II' series, where Lindores Abbey Distillery has been exploring three core casks of Bourbon Casks, STR Wine Barriques and Sherry Butts.
This edition sees the award-winning single malt spirit matured exclusively in first-fill Oloroso Sherry Butts, from the area around the city of Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Mahogany.
Nose - Reminiscent of dates, figs, molasses, vanilla cream, chocolate ganache, and hints of cinnamon.
Palate - Charms with soft notes of raisins, date syrup, molasse, and dark chocolate ganache. Paired with roasted walnuts and spicy cinnamon. Smooth, silky-soft texture to the mouthfeel.
Finish - Medium to long with lingering dried fruits.
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