Linkwood 8 Year Old - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams)
- Distillery
- Linkwood
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.2%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £50.34
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Vanilla, Toasted, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- Linkwood's 8-year-old from 2008 spent its maturation in a single bourbon cask before GreatDrams bottled it for their Rare Cask collection in a limited run of 178 bottles, representing Speyside's classically elegant house style.
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Linkwood 8 Year Old - Single Cask Series (GreatDrams) is a 8-year-old single malt from Linkwood (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 48.2% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — malt extract, honey, vanilla, toasted. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. Good value for the quality offered.
Linkwood's 8-year-old from 2008 spent its maturation in a single bourbon cask before GreatDrams bottled it for their Rare Cask collection in a limited run of 178 bottles, representing Speyside's classically elegant house style.
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