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Linkwood 1991 2015 SMoS

Linkwood 1991/2015 Single Malts of Scotland

7 December 2015 0 comments Article Linkwood, Scotland, Speyside, Tasting Notes

Now that I think about it, Linkwood has actually never disappointed me. The spirit does well in both ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, and is almost always good, sometimes even better than good. Today I review a Linkwood from indie bottler Single Malts of Scotland, one that has matured for 24 years in a bourbon hogshead.

Linkwood 1991/2015 (53,8%, Single Malts of Scotland, C#586497)

Nose: Freshly cut apples and apricots, with a touch of honey, brown sugar and caramel. Very clean and crisp with some cactus sap thrown in. Not overly complex, but mellow and pleasant.
Taste: Feistier than the nose lets on. Pepper-y with some cumin, after which it flows into friendlier flavours, such as cinnamon apple and wet leaves.
Finish: Spicy and fruity at the same time. Medium in length.

Rating: 86

This is my least favourite of the recent releases from Single Malts of Scotland. But that is more of a testament to the quality of the other whiskies (Arran, Clynelish, Longmorn, Tobermory), than a disqualification of this Linkwood.

Sample provided by Speciality Drinks

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Thijs is a spirits writer and accredited liquorist from The Netherlands. He runs the blog Words of Whisky and contributes to a number of Dutch and international publications.

Tags: 1991, cask strength, linkwood, single malts of scotland, speciality drinks, speyside

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