Linkwood 25 Year Old 1986 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Linkwood
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46.7%
- Age
- 25 years
- Price
- £137.19
- Community rating
- 4.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Old Wood, Toasted
- Description
- This 1986 Linkwood spent 25 years maturing before Duncan Taylor finished it in a small Octave cask, intensifying the Speyside character typical of the distillery's refined, elegant style.
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Linkwood 25 Year Old 1986 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 25-year-old single malt from Linkwood (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 46.7% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, chocolate, old wood. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1986 Linkwood spent 25 years maturing before Duncan Taylor finished it in a small Octave cask, intensifying the Speyside character typical of the distillery's refined, elegant style.
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