Linkwood Small Batch 2013
Cask Type: Hogshead
Bottled: 2023
Age: 10
Region: Speyside
No. of bottles: 1147
ABV: 46%
Release: Autumn Release 2023
Jonny McMillan
“Linkwood is a glorious light and fruity whisky, one of my favourite drams to enjoy before dinner. This example shows a nice balance of fruit peaches and luscious vanilla, very enjoyable.”
Tasting Notes
This is an excellent example of Bourbon cask matured Speyside. Aromas of warm Victoria sponge, buttery coconut and fudge lure you into the glass. The palate follows the theme with spiced vanilla yoghurt, aniseed, and toasted oak before lighter stewed apple and pear come to the fore. Spice shows through on the finish alongside a lick of vanilla iced tea.
Distillery
Ronnie Cox says: “Legalised along with a few others shortly after the 1823 Excise Act I imagine then owners Mr. Smith of Glenlivet and Mr. Cumming of Cardhu had to be on their guard from those who considered them traitors. In the 1970’s, the original distillery was replaced by a new one and the old was used for experiments.”