46,3°
Distillery : Lindores Abbey - Lowlands
Rejuvenated STR ex-Wine Hogshead
Independent Bottling
By Thompson Bros.
Limited Edition
Single Malt
Bottled in 2026
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Totally Unpeated
How about we play a game? And what better way to do that than by exploring the 6th Batch of the Mystery Malt range launched by the Thompson Bros. This batch comprises exactly 9,960 bottles, amongst which you’ll find 38 different whiskies. The youngest is 6 years old, the oldest 29. When you pick up a bottle, you don’t know which whisky you’ll get. They all look the same, and it’s simply a sticker on the cap that will reveal the truth. But to find out, you have to open the bottle. I took a chance and, lucky as I am, I ended up with the youngest one! So it’s a 6-year-old Lindores Abbey that has been matured in Rejuvenated Shaved, Toasted and Recharred (STR) Wine Hogsheads. This accounts for 3.71 per cent of the batch, or 370 bottles.
Let's Taste It :
The nose is both dense and mellow, slightly fresh, with delicately tart fruit, not-too-ripe mirabelles, Reine-Claude plums, citrus fruits, kumquat, yuzu, lime. Mandarins, pistachios and young, untreated wood. On the palate, orchard fruits, small red apples, egg flan, mashed bananas, apricots, honey, followed by some cereal, cut hay. Subtle yet distinctive spices, nutmeg, white pepper. A fairly long, well-structured finish, fresh figs, lemon zest, a pinch of salt. Wood shavings, floral fragrances.
In Short,
It’s interesting and original. The cask imparts a variety of fruit and citrus notes, along with a slight acidity, the influence of the wood is noticeable despite the whisky’s youth. The distillate’s sweet, floral character remains intact. Although young, this is a whisky with real personality. The Mystery Malts are all sold at the same price. For some, it’s an incredible bargain; in this case, we’d say the 6-year-old is a bit on the pricey side.
Score : 87
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Bird of the Muses - Misplaced Alien
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