Linkwood 29 Year Old 1986 (cask 39.124) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
- Distillery
- Linkwood
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 42.9%
- Age
- 29 years
- Price
- £499
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Honey, Citric, Fresh Fruit, Malt Extract
- Description
- This Speyside rarity spent 29 years in a second-fill Sauternes hogshead, bottled by The Scotch Malt Whisky Society at 41.7% ABV for the Japanese market. Only 132 bottles were released from the distinctive cask.
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Linkwood 29 Year Old 1986 (cask 39.124) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is a 29-year-old single malt from Linkwood (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 42.9% ABV. Expect heavily oaked, fruity and sweet character — old wood, honey, citric, fresh fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This Speyside rarity spent 29 years in a second-fill Sauternes hogshead, bottled by The Scotch Malt Whisky Society at 41.7% ABV for the Japanese market. Only 132 bottles were released from the distinctive cask.
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