Lindores MCDXCIV — 1494 — is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky of genuine elegance and historical significance, taking its name from the year 1494, when the first recorded mention of Scotch whisky appeared in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland as a grant of malt to Friar John Cor at Lindores Abbey. Distilled at the Lindores Abbey Distillery — built on the very site where whisky was first recorded — this is a whisky of rare provenance and refined character. Golden in colour, with elegant vanilla and caramel on the nose; smooth and creamy on the palate, with a harmonious balance of dried fruits, citrus, and a hint of spice; and a delicate but lingering finish that honours over five centuries of Scotch whisky heritage.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Warm golden — the inviting, luminous colour of a Lowland Single Malt of genuine elegance and refinement, with the clarity and warmth that Lindores Abbey Distillery’s meticulous distilling and maturation process deliver.
Aroma
Elegant and immediately refined — soft vanilla and caramel lead with warmth and approachability, with the gentle, harmonious character that defines the Lindores house style and the Lowland single malt tradition.
Palate
Smooth and creamy in texture — a harmonious balance of dried fruits, citrus, and a hint of spice carries through a palate of genuine depth and refinement. The finish is delicate but lingering, with the warmth and elegance that speak eloquently of Lindores Abbey’s extraordinary whisky heritage.
Pairs With
Lindores MCDXCIV is best enjoyed neat or with a drop of water to open the aromas — equally rewarding alongside shortbread, honey, soft cheeses, smoked salmon, and delicate desserts.
Lindores MCDXCIV is distilled at Lindores Abbey Distillery in Fife, Scotland — built on the historic site of Lindores Abbey, where the first recorded mention of Scotch whisky appeared in 1494. The MCDXCIV expression — the Roman numeral for 1494 — is the distillery’s signature Lowland Single Malt, crafted to honour that extraordinary heritage with a whisky of genuine elegance, refinement, and approachability. Matured to deliver the smooth, creamy texture and harmonious balance of fruit, citrus, and spice that define the Lindores house style.
Producer History
Lindores Abbey Distillery was established in 2017 on the grounds of the historic Lindores Abbey in Fife, Scotland — the site where, in 1494, Friar John Cor received a grant of malt to make aqua vitae, creating the first recorded mention of Scotch whisky in history. The distillery was founded to honour that extraordinary legacy, producing Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whiskies of genuine elegance and historical significance that connect the present to the very origins of Scotch whisky itself.
