1997 Cadenheads Small Batch Linkwood 20 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

A great value dram with age.... Linkwood is another of Diageo's quiet distilleries that produces malt whiskies for blending, predominantly for the Bell's & Haig labels. Prized for its combination of texture and delicacy, apart from the odd Diageo release, it's bottled as a single malt by independents only. We've tasted many indie expressions which are typically layered with chocolate and orchard fruits (think pear / apple). This one was the culmination of two Bourbon hogsheads amounting to just under 500 bottles. To give some perspective on the value, Diageo's 2016 Special Releases include a rarely found official distillery bottling at 37 years of age for $1000!

According to Cadenhead's expect "Lemon curd, apple pie on the nose followed by black peppercorn, cinnamon sticks and butterscotch." 53.7% Alc./Vol.