Linkwood 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 46%
- Distillery
- Linkwood
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 9 years
- Price
- £59
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Nutty, Chocolate, Toasted
- Description
- 9 years don't say much, do they? Linkwood, the quiet achiever at 46% ABV, suggests 'Sherried' hints with 'Chocolate' and 'Nutty' undertones. £59 to play the guessing game could be steep or slyly rewarding. Depend on 'Toasted' notes to round off the experience.
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Linkwood 9 Year Old 2012 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 46% is a 9-year-old single malt from Linkwood (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, nutty, chocolate. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
9 years don't say much, do they? Linkwood, the quiet achiever at 46% ABV, suggests 'Sherried' hints with 'Chocolate' and 'Nutty' undertones. £59 to play the guessing game could be steep or slyly rewarding. Depend on 'Toasted' notes to round off the experience.
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