Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 763049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Linkwood
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.2%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £72.96
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Fresh Fruit, Honey, Vanilla, New Wood
- Description
- Duncan Taylor's Octave range finished this 15-year-old Linkwood in 50-litre hogsheads, concentrating its Speyside character into just 69 bottles. The small wood adds dynamic oak influence and spice while preserving the distillery's core identity of honeyed malt and dried fruit.
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Linkwood 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 763049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 15-year-old single malt from Linkwood (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 54.2% ABV. Expect heavily oaked, sweet and fruity character — malt extract, fresh fruit, honey, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Duncan Taylor's Octave range finished this 15-year-old Linkwood in 50-litre hogsheads, concentrating its Speyside character into just 69 bottles. The small wood adds dynamic oak influence and spice while preserving the distillery's core identity of honeyed malt and dried fruit.
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