Name: Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Brand: Linkwood
Price: 82.50 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is characterised by Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Malt Extract notes. Linkwood distilled in 2012 spent 13 years maturing with a generous oloroso sherry hogshead finish, creating a full-bodied Speyside expression. Alistair Walker's independent bottling released just 337 bottles of this single-cask whisky for the Infrequent Flyers collection.

Question 2

Is Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) has some sweetness (58/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is a challenging dram with and high ABV (55.8%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) costs £82.5 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 55.8% ABV, Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)?

Accepted Answer

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The balanced character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) similar to Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) and Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) share a similar flavour profile (Sherried, Dried Fruit) and are in a similar price range. Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) costs £65.84 vs £82.5 for Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker).

Question 11

Is Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) similar to Famous Grouse Highland Decanter?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) and Famous Grouse Highland Decanter share a similar flavour profile (Malt Extract) and are in a similar price range. Famous Grouse Highland Decanter costs £99.99 vs £82.5 for Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker).

Question 12

How does Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) compare to Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)?

Accepted Answer

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) and Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Linkwood 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 7117) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is complex and layered, while Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) is known for Toasted, Vanilla, Tobacco notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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