Linkwood 27 Year Old 1974 (cask 8435) - First Cask
- Distillery
- Linkwood
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 27 years
- Price
- £450
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Vanilla, Old Wood
- Description
- Age 27 years with a 46.0% ABV, Linkwood from 1974 commands attention. At £450, this 'Old Wood' tagged dram could be a revelation or just a mere curiosity.
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Linkwood 27 Year Old 1974 (cask 8435) - First Cask is a 27-year-old single malt from Linkwood (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect richly sweet, heavily oaked and gentle spice character — malt extract, honey, vanilla, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Age 27 years with a 46.0% ABV, Linkwood from 1974 commands attention. At £450, this 'Old Wood' tagged dram could be a revelation or just a mere curiosity.
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