Linkwood 1983 / Bot.1997 / Cask Strength / Flora & Fauna Speyside Whisky
- Distillery
- Linkwood
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £600
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Toasted, Old Wood
- Description
- Linkwood's 1983 vintage, bottled at cask strength in 1997 by Diageo's Flora & Fauna range, captures this Speyside distillery before its original stills were decommissioned. At 59.8%, this rare cask-strength release offers the waxy, floral character Linkwood is prized for, undiminished by reduction. Only a small number of cask-strength Flora & Fauna bottlings were produced, making this a historical snapshot of the distillery's character. A collector's choice for those studying Speyside distillery profiles across different eras and strengths.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Linkwood 1983 / Bot.1997 / Cask Strength / Flora & Fauna Speyside Whisky is a from Linkwood (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and gentle spice character — malt extract, honey, toasted, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Linkwood's 1983 vintage, bottled at cask strength in 1997 by Diageo's Flora & Fauna range, captures this Speyside distillery before its original stills were decommissioned. At 59.8%, this rare cask-strength release offers the waxy, floral character Linkwood is prized for, undiminished by reduction. Only a small number of cask-strength Flora & Fauna bottlings were produced, making this a historical snapshot of the distillery's character. A collector's choice for those studying Speyside distillery profiles across different eras and strengths.
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