Linkwood 1974 / 23 Year Old / Rare Malts Speyside Whisky
- Distillery
- Linkwood
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £850
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Toasted, Old Wood, Smokey, Honey
- Description
- Linkwood's 1974 vintage represents the distillery in transition, bottled 23 years after distillation at cask strength (61.2% abv) as part of Diageo's Rare Malts series. This was produced shortly after the distillery expanded from 2 to 6 stills, a watershed moment captured in spirit. Earning 90 points from Malt Maniacs' Monitor, this cask-strength Speyside offers a window into how the distillery's character evolved during a critical period of growth.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Linkwood 1974 / 23 Year Old / Rare Malts Speyside Whisky is a from Linkwood (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and sweet character — malt extract, toasted, old wood, smokey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Linkwood's 1974 vintage represents the distillery in transition, bottled 23 years after distillation at cask strength (61.2% abv) as part of Diageo's Rare Malts series. This was produced shortly after the distillery expanded from 2 to 6 stills, a watershed moment captured in spirit. Earning 90 points from Malt Maniacs' Monitor, this cask-strength Speyside offers a window into how the distillery's character evolved during a critical period of growth.
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