Linkwood 2013 Cask Strength Collection Selected by La Maison du Whisky 8 yo

 

 

 

53,8°

Distillery : Linkwood - Speyside

Bourbon Hogsheads

Independent Bottling 

By Signatory Vintage for La Maison du Whisky

Limited Edition 

Single Malt 

Bottled in 2021

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength

Totally Unpeated 

 

 

 

A blend of two Bourbon Hogsheads, this young Linkwood has everything to delight. As this distillery is almost exclusively dedicated to Diageo's many blends, it's not often that you get the chance to taste a cask strength sample. 411 bottles were crafted.

 

 

 

 

Let's Taste It : 

A varied basket of fruits, from bananas to apples, mangoes, papayas, dates, Comice pears and even a few vegetables, Brussels sprouts and pumpkins. White grapes. The palate is of the same ilk, very pleasant and easy-drinking, slightly vinous, and still this cascade of fruits that falls on you with each sip. Discreet spices. Very good finish, on charcoal, dry wood, a pinch of brown sugar, mountain honey with fern. Gingerbread. Fruit cake.

In Short, 

All this deluge of fruits is really pleasant to drink. It's a shame this little nectar isn't bottled at a more affordable price, as the price here is harder to swallow than the liquid, given its young age.

Score : 88

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping :

 

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