Scotland has roughly 152 whisky distilleries. Some are very well established, others were closed, got mothballed and finally re-opened, like Rosebank as one of the latest example.
There are, however, numerous newcomers and I am in the privileged position of having two amazing distilleries near my home.
I have at many occassions mentioned the amazing Daftmill, but today I turn to my other neighbours, Lindores Abbey Distillery.
Drew McKenzie Smith, the owner of Lindores, came to distilling almost by accident: A whisky writer with the name Michael Jackson approach him to tell about the exchequer rolls of 1494, noting that Friar John Cor of Lindores Abbey in Fife paid duty on eight bolls of malt to make aqua vitae (400 70cl bottles) for King James IV. After much research and very carefully designing the distillery in 2017 -after a 523 break- whisky producting at Lindores resumed.
When Lindores started bottling it already was an amazing -though young- expression, more delightfully delicious expressions followed:
On 12th of September 2024 Thiron was brought out ! Wow, it is so good! Have you tried it? If so, tell us about it. Here is what Lindores promotes it to be:
“WHAT TO EXPECT
Imbued with beautiful aromas of mellow vanilla cake, caramel syrup, baking spices and fruity plum jam. Discover flavours of oaky vanilla, butterscotch, with undertones of more plum jam playing with cinnamon and ginger, and layers of roasted chestnuts. The result is a finely balanced and complex whisky, with a delightful finish and the smooth, silky texture characteristic of Lindores whisky.”
Starfish Travel obviously stocks a variety of Lindores’ Abbey Distillery expressions which you get to sample when booking a tour with us.
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