About Lindores abbey distillery
Lindores Abbey Distillery: The Spiritual Home of Scotch Whisky
Lindores Abbey Distillery is a Scottish whisky distillery located in the heart of Fife, Scotland. It is known as the spiritual home of Scotch whisky, and for good reason. After 523 years, spirit is once again flowing from the copper stills at Lindores Abbey Distillery.
The history of Lindores Abbey dates back to 1191 when it was founded by David Earl of Huntingdon. The abbey was home to Tironensian monks who were renowned for their skills in brewing and distilling. In fact, it is believed that they were responsible for creating the first-ever recorded batch of Scotch whisky.
Fast forward to present day and Lindores Abbey Distillery has been revived by Drew McKenzie Smith and his family. They have painstakingly restored the abbey ruins and built a state-of-the-art distillery on site.
The distillery produces a range of premium single malt whiskies using traditional methods combined with modern technology. Their flagship product is Aqua Vitae, which is a blend of herbs and spices inspired by the original aqua vitae created by the monks at Lindores Abbey.
In addition to producing world-class whiskies, Lindores Abbey Distillery also offers visitors an immersive experience into the history and craft behind Scotch whisky production. Visitors can take guided tours around the distillery where they can see first-hand how whisky is made from start to finish.
One unique aspect about Lindores Abbey Distillery is their commitment to sustainability. They use renewable energy sources such as solar panels and biomass boilers to power their operations, reducing their carbon footprint significantly.
Lindores Abbey Distillery has received numerous accolades since its opening in 2017 including being named Scottish Gin Destination of the Year in 2020 by Lux Life Magazine's Food & Drink Awards.
If you're looking for an authentic Scottish experience that combines history with modern-day whisky production, then Lindores Abbey Distillery is a must-visit destination. Their commitment to sustainability and producing premium quality whiskies makes them stand out from the crowd.