Linkwood 1994 Connoisseurs Choice Cask Strength 28 yo

 

 

 

51,7°

Distillery : Linkwood - Speyside

Refill Sherry Butt

Independent Bottling 

By Gordon & MacPhail 

Limited Edition 

Single Cask 

Bottled in 2023

Unchillfiltered, Uncolouured, Cask Strength

Totally Unpeated

 

 

 

This 28-year-old Linkwood aged in a Sherry Single Butt yielded 656 bottles. As usual at Gordon & MacPhail, the workmanship is faultless, with no chill filtration or colouring.

 

 

 

Let's Taste It : 

A full basket of exotic fruits, as is often the case with Linkwood, but this time it's softened by the influence of Sherry, with nuts, dried fruits, sultanas, apricots, hazelnuts and prunes. Slightly waxy, with peanut butter and crushed almonds. The palate is as fruity as ever, with oily leather, delicate oak and perfect balance. The spices are discreet but present, cloves and nutmeg, the finish is long, melting caramel, a touch of liquorice, humus, pan-fried mushrooms, macerated red fruits.

 

In Short, 

The Sherry gives it great complexity and pleasant depth. This is a very successful Linkwood, where the fruit is tempered by notes of leather, chocolate and prunes. Considering the age of the product, the price seems acceptable, but it's not for my wallet.

Score : 89

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping :

 

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