Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303021) - The Red Cask Co.
- Distillery
- Linkwood
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.6%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £89.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Honey, Old Wood, Cooked Fruit
- Description
- Linkwood's 2008 vintage underwent 13 years of maturation with partial time in a first-fill sherry hogshead, adding dark fruit depth to the Speyside spirit's naturally elegant character. Bottled at cask strength in 2021 with 249 bottles produced by The Red Cask Co., it balances the distillery's delicate nature with sherry wood richness. A single-cask expression for those seeking Linkwood's refinement enhanced by wine influence.
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Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 303021) - The Red Cask Co. is a 13-year-old single malt from Linkwood (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 57.6% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, honey, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Linkwood's 2008 vintage underwent 13 years of maturation with partial time in a first-fill sherry hogshead, adding dark fruit depth to the Speyside spirit's naturally elegant character. Bottled at cask strength in 2021 with 249 bottles produced by The Red Cask Co., it balances the distillery's delicate nature with sherry wood richness. A single-cask expression for those seeking Linkwood's refinement enhanced by wine influence.
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