Linkwood 37 Year Old 1978 (Special Release 2016)
- Distillery
- Linkwood
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50.3%
- Age
- 37 years
- Price
- £695
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Honey, Dried Fruit, Tobacco
- Description
- Cask 1978 stands out for the Linkwood 37 Year Old with its notable ABV of 50.3%. This special release from 2016 by Linkwood offers whispers of 'Old Wood' and 'Sherried' nuances. Hard to say without tasting it, but at £695, it whispers of exclusivity.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Linkwood 37 Year Old 1978 (Special Release 2016) is a 37-year-old single malt from Linkwood (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 50.3% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — old wood, sherried, honey, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Cask 1978 stands out for the Linkwood 37 Year Old with its notable ABV of 50.3%. This special release from 2016 by Linkwood offers whispers of 'Old Wood' and 'Sherried' nuances. Hard to say without tasting it, but at £695, it whispers of exclusivity.
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