Linkwood 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12036) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Linkwood
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 51.5%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £87.28
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Malt Extract, Fresh Fruit, Fragant, Vanilla
- Description
- 51.5% for a 20-year-old gives Linkwood a bold edge. Speyside again, but at £87.28, it's no impulse buy. 'Honey' and 'Fragant' are part of the chatter. Risky without ratings, but that's your call.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Linkwood 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 12036) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 20-year-old single malt from Linkwood (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 51.5% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and floral character — honey, malt extract, fresh fruit, fragant. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
51.5% for a 20-year-old gives Linkwood a bold edge. Speyside again, but at £87.28, it's no impulse buy. 'Honey' and 'Fragant' are part of the chatter. Risky without ratings, but that's your call.
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