Linkwood 16 Year Old 1998 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Linkwood
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 45%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £74.75
- Community rating
- 4.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Cooked Fruit, Tobacco, Old Wood
- Description
- Finished in Côte Rôtie French wine casks—a northern Rhône appellation known for full-bodied Syrah—this 16-year-old Speyside malt from Linkwood gains additional layers of dark fruit and spice complexity. Gordon & MacPhail's Private Collection release produced 4,000 bottles.
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Linkwood 16 Year Old 1998 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 16-year-old single malt from Linkwood (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 45% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, cooked fruit, tobacco. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
Finished in Côte Rôtie French wine casks—a northern Rhône appellation known for full-bodied Syrah—this 16-year-old Speyside malt from Linkwood gains additional layers of dark fruit and spice complexity. Gordon & MacPhail's Private Collection release produced 4,000 bottles.
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