Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 Infrequent Flyers Cask 7117

Description

? Linkwood and Sherry

Linkwood is prized by blenders and enthusiasts for its delicate, floral, and malty spirit. When matured in active sherry wood like this Oloroso hogshead, the combination typically results in a rich, dessert-like whisky that retains the distillery’s signature elegance.

? Tasting Notes

The official and enthusiast notes suggest a rich and complex profile:

Nose: Aromas of honey, sultanas, and orange peel leading into notes of warm baking spice, polished oak, and vanilla custard.

Palate: Rich and rounded, delivering robust flavours of sherry-soaked fruitcake, toffee, malted barley, and roasted nuts with gentle oak sweetness.

Finish: Long, warming, and well-rounded, with lingering dried fruits, soft spice (cinnamon, cocoa), and a persistent sweetness.

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 Infrequent Flyers Cask 7117 is a superb example of a sherried Speyside malt at its full, natural strength, highly sought after by collectors of independent bottlings.