Linkwood 20 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
- Distillery
- Linkwood
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.5%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £76.57
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Malt Extract, Old Wood, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- This Linkwood from 1995 was independently bottled by W.M. Cadenhead in 2016 after 20 years in cask, representing the Speyside distillery's classic character preserved by one of Scotland's oldest indie bottlers. Speyside's characteristic orchard fruit and subtle honey should dominate, with gentle oak integration from two decades of maturation in traditional cask wood. The independent bottling format means natural color and no chill filtration, preserving the whisky's full texture and complexity. Suited to Speyside enthusiasts seeking mature, traditionally bottled expressions.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Linkwood 20 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is a 20-year-old single malt from Linkwood (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 55.5% ABV. Expect heavily oaked, sweet and fruity character — honey, vanilla, malt extract, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
This Linkwood from 1995 was independently bottled by W.M. Cadenhead in 2016 after 20 years in cask, representing the Speyside distillery's classic character preserved by one of Scotland's oldest indie bottlers. Speyside's characteristic orchard fruit and subtle honey should dominate, with gentle oak integration from two decades of maturation in traditional cask wood. The independent bottling format means natural color and no chill filtration, preserving the whisky's full texture and complexity. Suited to Speyside enthusiasts seeking mature, traditionally bottled expressions.
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