Friar John ’26

Friar John ’26 Single Malt Scotch Whisky is matured exclusively in Ruby Port casks and bottled at 52.5% ABV, delivering rich, fruit-driven depth alongside a bold, full-bodied strength. Released annually, it stands as a fitting tribute to the man at the heart of Lindores’ whisky legacy. The name commemorates Friar John, the Lindores Abbey monk who, in 1494, was commissioned by King James IV to distil Aqua Vitae, creating the earliest written record of Scotch whisky. Every 1st June, our whiskymakers gather to mark the day Friar John received his royal commission, selecting the finest casks in the warehouse to create an exceptional single malt in his name. It’s both a celebration and a ritual: a yearly act of remembrance for the friar whose work at Lindores Abbey over five centuries ago laid the foundation for everything we distil today. PRE-ORDER NOW: members and cask owners bottles will be dispatched from 22nd September and can be collected from the distillery from the same day