Linkwood 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 1043) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
- Distillery
- Linkwood
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 26 years
- Price
- £145
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Vanilla, Honey, Old Wood
- Description
- Berry Bros. & Rudd's 26-year-old Linkwood represents the depth and refinement a Speyside malt achieves over extended maturation in quality wood. This 1987 distillate developed layers of dried fruit, oak, and subtle spice through its long aging.
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Linkwood 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 1043) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is a 26-year-old single malt from Linkwood (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect richly sweet, heavily oaked and gentle spice character — malt extract, vanilla, honey, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Berry Bros. & Rudd's 26-year-old Linkwood represents the depth and refinement a Speyside malt achieves over extended maturation in quality wood. This 1987 distillate developed layers of dried fruit, oak, and subtle spice through its long aging.
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