Lindores The Casks of Lindores II STR Single Malt Whisky, 49.4% ABV, 70cl

Lindores Abbey Distillery: Lindores The Casks of Lindores II STR is a single malt whisky described as matured in shaved, toasted and recharred red wine barriques. At 49.4% ABV, it is bottled at a higher strength than many standard whiskies, with a fruit-and-sweetness-led profile described by the distillery.

At a glance

The STR release uses shaved, toasted and recharred red wine barriques, according to the listing.
The distillery describes notes of plum, dates, apricots, caramel, honey and gentle spice.
Bottled at 49.4% ABV with natural colour and without chill filtration, as stated in the listing.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£54.95~~

Price checked: 14 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

A clearly identified STR red-wine-barrique maturation gives buyers a specific cask profile to explore.
The listed tasting notes cover sweet fruit, caramel and gentle spice rather than relying on a generic flavour description.
Natural colour and non-chill filtration are stated, which may appeal to buyers seeking whisky presented without those listed processing steps.

Cons

At 49.4% ABV, it may not suit buyers looking for a lower-strength whisky.

Technical specifications

7 specifications

Product details
Brand	Lindores Abbey Distillery
Whisky type	Single Malt Whisky
Release	The Casks of Lindores STR Edition
Cask maturation	Shaved, Toasted and Recharred red wine barriques
Alcohol content	49.4% ABV
Bottle size	70cl
Colour and filtration	Natural colour and non chill-filtered

What to know before buying

Flavour notes, maturation and bottling details are distillery listing claims, not independently verified assessments. The listing gives no age statement.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Whisky drinkers curious about STR red wine barrique maturation.
Buyers who enjoy descriptions centred on ripe fruit, sweetness and gentle spice.
Those seeking a single malt bottled above 49% ABV.

Less suited to

Those looking specifically for a lower-strength whisky.
Buyers who require an age statement before choosing a bottle.

Lindores The Casks of Lindores II STR Single Malt Whisky, 49.4% ABV, 70cl · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

What casks were used for this Lindores whisky?

The listing says it matured in shaved, toasted and recharred red wine barriques, described as STR casks.

What flavour profile does the listing describe?

It mentions plum jam, dates, ripe apricots, caramel, honey, cinnamon, gentle spice and roasted chestnuts. These are the distillery's tasting descriptions.

What is the strength and bottle size?

The listing specifies 49.4% ABV and a 70cl bottle.

Is this whisky chill-filtered or coloured?

The listing describes it as non chill-filtered and bottled in its natural colour.