Lindores Friar John Cor Chapter 111

Lindores Friar John Cor Chapter III

Limited Edition Lowland Single Malt | 60.2% ABV | 700ml
Launched 27th May 2025

The third instalment in the celebrated Friar John Cor series from Lindores Abbey Distillery is here — and it’s an absolute powerhouse. Chapter III isn’t just another bottle; it’s a bold statement of tradition, craft, and reverence for the roots of Scotch whisky itself.

This cask-strength release is a celebration of Scotland’s first documented whisky distillation in 1494, and the monk who made it all happen — Friar John Cor. Six centuries on, this release channels that spirit of innovation and honour into a whisky that’s as rich in story as it is in flavour.

Cask Composition & Maturation

Expertly crafted from a marriage of ex-Bourbon barrels, Amontillado, and Pedro Ximénez Sherry butts, Chapter III delivers a deep, layered complexity. After maturation, the component whiskies were vatted and rested in refill sherry butts, allowing time for every element to integrate and harmonise, bringing elegance and cohesion to this robust dram.

Tasting Notes for Lindores Friar John Cor Chapter 111

• Nose: Rich fruitcake, orange oil, toasted almonds, old leather and a touch of brine

• Palate: Waves of sherried sweetness — dates, fig jam, hazelnut praline — balanced with dry spice, roasted coffee beans, and a silky bourbon warmth

• Finish: Long and warming, with dark chocolate, leather, a touch of oak smoke and treacle

This is a whisky for those who appreciate substance and soul — a dram that speaks of the past but drinks like the future. With an uncompromising 60.2% ABV, natural colour, and no chill-filtration, Chapter III is bottled as it should be: pure, honest, and fiercely characterful.