Linkwood 2012 Artist Collective N°7.6 12 yo

 

 

 

48°

Distillery : Linkwood - Speyside

1st Fill Bourbon Barrels 

Independent Bottling 

By Signatory Vintage 

Limited Edition 

Single Malt 

Bottled in 2024

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured

Totally Unpeated

 

 

 

This one is the oldest bottling in the new Batch from Artist Collective. You can't refuse a 12-year-old Linkwood, especially when it's the result of 6 first-fill Bourbon Barrels. 1776 bottles were produced.

Let's Taste It : 

Very fresh nose of lemon and mint. Ganache, Pastry cream, bamboo shoots, light honey. Liquorice stick, melted caramel. Evanescent floral touches, white lilac, chrysanthemum, pulpy yellow fruits dripping with juice. On the palate, it's light, somewhat drying, with young, rustic wood, exotic fruits, lychee, grapefruit, vanilla and a few vegetal touches. The finish is slightly aggressive but long, cola, nougatine, greengage jam, reeds and peanut butter.

In Short, 

Very pleasant nose, with a certain fullness of honey and lemon, but it's not as fruity as usual with this distillery. On the palate and finish, however, it's good without being remarkable. Given the price, you might expect better.

Score : 86

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping :

 

                                           Half Happy - Well Done Honey