Linkwood 15 years 2009 - 2024 #552911

The Linkwood 15 years 2009 - 2024 #552911, bottled by Adelphi Distillery Limited, is a stunning expression from this Speyside distillery, renowned for its elegant and refined style. This single malt was aged for 15 years in a Refill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead, imparting subtle, deep sherry notes without overpowering Linkwood’s delicate characteristics. As with all Adelphi bottlings, this whisky is unfiltered and bottled at cask strength, offering a pure and complex tasting experience. It perfectly balances sweetness, spice, and fruitiness.

Tasting note

Nose

The nose reveals refined aromas of dried figs, prunes, and a hint of honey. Subtle notes of roasted nuts and milk chocolate are complemented by hints of orange peel and a touch of oak.

Palate

On the palate, the whisky is silky and full-bodied, with flavors of toffee, raisins, and candied apples. A light touch of ginger and cinnamon brings a spicy balance, while a nutty undertone of almond and hazelnut adds complexity.

Finish

The finish is long and warming, with lingering notes of sherry sweetness, dark chocolate, and subtle woody spice. The soft fruitiness lingers beautifully, providing an elegant conclusion.

Linkwood Distillery

Linkwood Distillery is located in the Speyside region, near Elgin in Moray. Founded in 1821 by Peter Brown, Linkwood has a long and rich history of producing high-quality whiskies. The distillery is known for its traditional production methods and focus on quality.

A unique feature of Linkwood is the use of old oak washbacks, which contribute to the complex flavour profiles of their whiskies. The distillery draws its water from the Millbuies Springs, which contributes to the purity of their products. Linkwood whiskies are known for their elegant and delicate flavour profiles, with notes of flowers, fruit, vanilla and a subtle hint of spice.

The whiskies are mainly matured in a mix of ex-bourbon and sherry casks, making for a rich and layered flavour experience. Linkwood produces single malts as well as whiskies for blends, such as Johnnie Walker and White Horse. The combination of a beautiful location, traditional techniques and high-quality production makes Linkwood a respected name in the world of Scotch whisky.