Linkwood
Cask #20/3

Linkwood 27 Year Old 1997 Signatory Symington’s Choice

Regular price £311.33 GBP
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Linkwood 27 Year Old 1997 Signatory Symington’s Choice is a rare and highly collectible Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Signatory Vintage for the (Andrew) Symington’s Choice collection. Read more
Linkwood 27 Year Old 1997 Signatory Symington’s Choice
Regular price £311.33 GBP
Regular price Sale price £311.33 GBP
£259.44 ex VAT
Sale Sold out

Bottle Information

Cask: #20/3
Cask Type: 1st fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Volume: 70cl
Region: Speyside
Vintage: 1997
Age: 27 Year Old
ABV: 55.70%

Tasting Notes

Nose Rich and aromatic, with notes of raisins, orange peel, honeyed malt, dark chocolate, and polished oak, alongside hints of spice and floral tones. Palate Full-bodied and complex, offering flavours of dried fruits, caramel, malt sweetness, warming spice, and subtle cocoa, supported by refined oak. Finish Long and elegant, with lingering sherried richness, soft spice, and delicate oak.

Linkwood 27 Year Old 1997 Signatory Symington’s Choice is a rare and highly collectible Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Signatory Vintage for the (Andrew) Symington’s Choice collection. Distilled in 1997 and matured for 27 years in a single first fill sherry hogshead (#10/4), this exceptional expression was bottled in April 2024, with 344 individually numbered bottles released.

Produced at Linkwood Distillery, this long-aged single cask showcases the distillery’s elegant and floral house style, enriched by the influence of first fill sherry maturation. The cask imparts layers of dried fruits, chocolate, and spice, while preserving Linkwood’s signature finesse and balance.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • Rare Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from Linkwood Distillery
  • Distilled 1997, bottled April 2024
  • Matured for 27 years in a single 1st fill sherry hogshead #10/4
  • Limited release of 344 individually numbered bottles
  • Bottled by Signatory Vintage for the Symington’s Choice collection
  • A rich yet elegant Linkwood with pronounced sherried character

The Linkwood 27 Year Old 1997 Symington’s Choice is a beautifully matured and highly collectible single malt, offering depth, balance, and refined complexity. A superb addition for collectors and connoisseurs of long-aged Speyside whisky.

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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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