2011 Signatory Vintage Linkwood 14 Year Old 100 Proof Edition #72 Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

"An excellent whisky for lovers of strong sherry whiskies." - whiskybase.com

Another one of those prized Diageo malts that they don't make a big deal of... Dive deeper and you understand Linkwood's importance for making Diageo money on the globally viable blended whisky market. Blenders have long known that a little bit of Linkwood used correctly takes a fine Scotch and amps it up to a very good or great blended Scotch. It explains why it remains a rarely marketed and seriously under rated single malt. Some feel Linkwood's fresh orchard fruitiness is best complemented by Bourbon wood. This potent example comes out of sherry casks, bestowing a beautiful dark amber colour and promising a full bodied, textural dram showing dark fruit, sherry sweetness, spice and toasted oak, while the refill sherry casks help preserve a clearer Linkwood character with fine fruitiness and balance. 57.1% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.

Other reviews... combines the elegant fruitiness of Speyside with the intense spice of select Oloroso sherry casks. Maturation in first-fill and refill hogsheads imparts a multifaceted aroma of sweet malt, baked apple, sultanas, and dark fruits. A robust 57.1% ABV ensures a full mouthfeel, while notes of toffee, ginger, and toasted oak add further depth and complexity... a characterful single malt for lovers of authentic sherry cask maturation. - whiskybase.com

...Neat it is very warming, and things feel a bit tight and "crammed" together. It really can take a lot of water without breaking down. Juicy strong red cordial, now more pleasantly warming. Roasted coffee followed by chocolate at the far end. - whiskybase.com