Linkwood 8 Year Old 2012 (casks 313709A - 313713) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- Linkwood
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £49.95
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Malt Extract, Toasted, Fresh Fruit, Honey
- Description
- Murray McDavid bottler brings us Linkwood from casks 313709A to 313713, set at 46% ABV and £49.95. It leans 'Toasted' with 'Fresh Fruit' highlights, but unreviewed for now. Until more opinions roll in, consider it a whisky of mystery.
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Linkwood 8 Year Old 2012 (casks 313709A - 313713) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is a 8-year-old single malt from Linkwood (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — vanilla, malt extract, toasted, fresh fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
Murray McDavid bottler brings us Linkwood from casks 313709A to 313713, set at 46% ABV and £49.95. It leans 'Toasted' with 'Fresh Fruit' highlights, but unreviewed for now. Until more opinions roll in, consider it a whisky of mystery.
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