Lindores
Casks of Lindores II - STR Wine Barriques
- 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 second 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 shaved, toasted and re-charred (STR) Wine Barriques from Spain and Portugal.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Very mellow fruity jam, caramelised muscavado sugar, Scottish butter tablet notes and cinnamon touches.
Palate - Sweet plums and dates, ripe apricots with baking spices and roasted chestnuts. Notes of apple and cinnamon pie at the back with a very smooth texture and a pleasant finish.
Finish - Medium to long with spices, honey and caramel notes.
“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 second 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 shaved, toasted and re-charred (STR) Wine Barriques from Spain and Portugal.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Very mellow fruity jam, caramelised muscavado sugar, Scottish butter tablet notes and cinnamon touches.
Palate - Sweet plums and dates, ripe apricots with baking spices and roasted chestnuts. Notes of apple and cinnamon pie at the back with a very smooth texture and a pleasant finish.
Finish - Medium to long with spices, honey and caramel notes.
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