Bottle Information
Bottler: Hunter Laing & Co.
Cask: #11565
Cask Type: refill hogshead
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Linkwood 18 Year Old 1997 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Single cask refill hogshead #11565 bottled July 2015 by Hunter Laing & Co. for the Old Malt Cask series.
Linkwood
Linkwood Distillery was established in 1821 by Peter Brown in the Scotland’s Speyside whisky region. Linkwood Distillery is a malt whisky distillery equipped with six stills and whilst a large percentage of Linkwood whisky flows into blends of scotch an increasing volume is appearing as single malt whisky and there are some excellent independent releases of Linkwood single malt whisky. Linkwood Distillery participates in the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival.
Nose: Mellow, with sweet vanilla, butterscotch and stewed rhubarb.
Palate: Smooth and creamy with vanilla, red berries and peaches.
Finish: Long dry and sweet, with a touch of oak.
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Linkwood
Linkwood Distillery, founded in 1821 by Peter Brown in Scotland’s prestigious Speyside whisky region, is a renowned malt whisky distillery featuring six traditional stills. While a substantial portion of Linkwood’s whisky supports elite blended Scotch whiskies, an increasing volume is being released as single malt whisky, appealing to discerning whisky enthusiasts. The distillery is acclaimed for its exceptional independent releases, including rare vintages like Linkwood 1969 and Linkwood 1972, available through esteemed bottlers such as Gordon & MacPhail. Committed to quality and tradition, Linkwood Distillery continues to enhance its reputation as a key contributor to the Speyside whisky landscape.
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