Linkwood 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 10926) - Candlelight Series (Whisky Illuminati)
- Distillery
- Linkwood
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 58.5%
- Age
- 19 years
- Price
- £240
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Old Wood, Malt Extract, Toasted
- Description
- Linkwood's 19 Year Old (cask 10926) from 1998 arrives via Whisky Illuminati's Candlelight Series at just 269 bottles, preserving a single cask's character across nearly two decades. Speyside's floral and fruit complexity peaks at this age, balanced against measured oak and spice development from a refill vessel. The restricted release ensures scarcity without sacrificing balance or drinkability. This suits collectors and Speyside purists seeking rare single-cask bottlings from a respected independent.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Linkwood 19 Year Old 1998 (cask 10926) - Candlelight Series (Whisky Illuminati) is a 19-year-old single malt from Linkwood (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 58.5% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — honey, vanilla, old wood, malt extract. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Linkwood's 19 Year Old (cask 10926) from 1998 arrives via Whisky Illuminati's Candlelight Series at just 269 bottles, preserving a single cask's character across nearly two decades. Speyside's floral and fruit complexity peaks at this age, balanced against measured oak and spice development from a refill vessel. The restricted release ensures scarcity without sacrificing balance or drinkability. This suits collectors and Speyside purists seeking rare single-cask bottlings from a respected independent.
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