Lindores Abbey The Friar John Cor
The Lindores Abbey Cask Energy Congregation Batch commemorates Friar John Cor, a Lindores monk who crafted ‘aqua vitae’ for King James IV in 1494; recognised as the primary written document of scotch whisky.
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Mark Bostock, a whisky fanatic specializing in impartial bottlings.
A limited-edition cask energy whisky from Lowland distillery, Lindores Abbey. The Cask Energy Congregation Batch commemorates Friar John Cor, a Lindores monk who crafted ‘aqua vitae’ for King James IV in 1494; recognised as the primary written document of scotch whisky. The second version of the Congregation Batch, Chapter 2 was matured in a mix of bourbon, STR wine barriques, and rum-peated casks. Bottled at 60.9% ABV.
On the nostril, candy caramel notes and roasted banana, giving technique to apple, cinnamon, and vanilla. Balanced by waves of earthy peat.
Spicy cinnamon and ginger open on the palate, giving technique to a mix of orchard and tropical fruits together with pears, roasted banana, and pineapple. The fruits fade earlier than smoke and earthy peat, alongside maritime notes and sea salt. There’s additionally a touch of floral vanilla.
A protracted warming and spicy end lingers; with notes of oak, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, and chilli.
Following on from Friar John Cor’s Congregation Batch Chapter 2, the following version Chapter 3 is because of be launched to UK retailers from late Might 2025.
Mark Bostock
Mark Bostock, an integral a part of the Mark Littler LTD UK content material writing staff since 2019, brings a real ardour for whisky, particularly impartial bottlings, to his work. His dedication to increasing his data via attending tasting occasions and constructing his personal assortment enriches his contributions, mixing experience with enthusiasm.
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