Linkwood 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 6711) - Mackillop's Choice
- Distillery
- Linkwood
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 42.8%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £392.38
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Honey, Sherried, Malt Extract, Oily
- Description
- Linkwood's choice of cask 6711 reflects on its 30-year-old spirit. Mackillop's Choice offers 'Oily' and 'Honey' notes, though at 42.8% ABV, it seems mild. Worth a try for those who cherish 'Sherried' undertones.
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Linkwood 30 Year Old 1989 (cask 6711) - Mackillop's Choice is a 30-year-old single malt from Linkwood (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 42.8% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and lightly fruity character — old wood, honey, sherried, malt extract. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Linkwood's choice of cask 6711 reflects on its 30-year-old spirit. Mackillop's Choice offers 'Oily' and 'Honey' notes, though at 42.8% ABV, it seems mild. Worth a try for those who cherish 'Sherried' undertones.
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