Lindores Abbey

Lindores Abbey Friar John Cor Chapter 1 Distillery Exclusive, Bourbon, Monbazillac, STR & Sherry Cask, Batch No. Chapter 1, 2023, 49.4%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 4
Average Score
Avg 85
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Description

The original religious buildings at Lindores Abbey near Newburgh, Fife were founded by the Earl of Huntingdon in the late 12th century and they were once frequented by kings and queens. Current owners, the Mackenzie Smiths had historical reasoning behind their decision to build a distillery at the site in 2016 as it is claimed that the first written reference to Scottish whisky production relates to Friar John Cor in 1494. This is the Friar John Cor Cask Strength Congregation Chapter 1 Distillery Exclusive, matured in a blend of Bourbon, Monbazillac, STR, and Sherry casks, bottled at 49.4% ABV without chill filtration.

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LatestSGD 130
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LowSGD 69
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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jul 12, 2026SGD 129.54
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Cask type
Bourbon, Monbazillac, STR & Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
Chapter 1
PPM
N.A
Barley
Locally sourced Scottish barley
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
4000
Has box
No
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Black opaque bottle
Series highlights
Friar John Cor Cask Strength Congregation Chapter 1, Distillery Exclusive
Historical context
Commemorates the first recorded distillation of Scotch whisky in 1494 by Friar John Cor at Lindores Abbey.
Special release
Distillery Exclusive
Allocation
Distillery Exclusive
Nose
Aromas of mellow ripe banana, honeycomb, apricot, and fresh pastry, complemented by fruity notes of red apples and peaches, with subtle wine-like nuances.
Palate
Rich flavors of dates, apricots, and spicy cinnamon, intertwined with figs, prunes, blood orange, and nutty almonds, all enveloped in waves of vanilla.
Finish
A pleasant medium to long finish, characterized by sweet honey, subtle spices, and a nutty undertone.
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