LINDORES Friar John Cor (2026 Release) Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 52.5%

The 2026 release of Lindores Friar John Cor pays tribute to the monk whose name appears in the earliest known written reference to Scotch whisky. In 1494, Friar John Cor of Lindores Abbey was commissioned by King James IV to make 'aqua vitae', establishing an extraordinary historical connection between Lindores and the origins of Scotch whisky. Matured in a combination of ex-bourbon barrels, Amontillado Sherry and Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks, this cask-strength release brings together Lindores' elegant Lowland spirit with layers of rich fruit, nutty Sherry character and indulgent sweetness. Bottled at 52.5% cask strength, it is a powerful and characterful expression celebrating more than five centuries of whisky heritage at Lindores.

Country: Scotland

Region: Lowland

Distillery: Lindores Abbey Distillery, Newburgh, Fife

Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

ABV: 52.5% (Cask Strength)

Maturation: Matured in a combination of ex-bourbon barrels, Amontillado Sherry and Pedro Ximénez Sherry casks.

Size: 70cl

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Rich and inviting with dried fruits, ripe orchard fruit and orange peel alongside vanilla, honey and sweet malt. Layers of toasted almonds and walnuts develop with notes of raisins, caramel and warming spice.

Palate: Full-bodied and richly textured, with honeyed malt, baked apple and citrus complemented by raisins, figs and dark caramel. The Amontillado casks bring a distinctive nutty dryness and gentle spice, while the Pedro Ximénez casks add layers of rich dried fruit and sweetness.

Finish: Long and warming, with lingering dried fruits, toasted nuts and honeyed malt followed by orange peel, warming spice and gently drying oak.

About the Distillery:

Lindores Abbey Distillery is located beside the historic Lindores Abbey in Newburgh, Fife, a site with an extraordinary connection to the origins of Scotch whisky. In 1494, the Exchequer Rolls recorded a commission from King James IV to Friar John Cor of Lindores Abbey for malt with which to make 'aqua vitae', widely recognised as the earliest written reference to Scotch whisky.

More than five centuries later, whisky production returned to Lindores with the establishment of the modern distillery. Combining this remarkable heritage with contemporary whisky making, Lindores Abbey Distillery produces an elegant Lowland spirit with a focus on quality, provenance and carefully considered maturation, reconnecting one of Scotland's most historically significant whisky sites with its distilling past.

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