Linkwood 2008/2020 Wilson & Morgan 12 years old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58%

Not every great dram carries a famous name on the label — Linkwood is proof that quiet distilleries can still produce remarkable whisky. This particular release from Speyside shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

Expert's description

Linkwood 2008/2020 Wilson & Morgan 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 58% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on sherry PX-casks #308645 & #308646 and bottled at 58%.

This bottling comes from Wilson & Morgan.

The whisky was distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2020.

Only 548 bottles were produced from this cask, making it a limited release for collectors.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Stewed fruit, walnut and a gentle sherry spice.

Palate

Christmas cake, orange peel and a spiced oak backbone.

Finish

Dry and nutty with a final touch of pepper.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2008/2020 Wilson & Morgan 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 58%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Wilson & Morgan
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 58%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry PX-casks #308645 & #308646
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2008
Bottled: 2020
Number of bottles: 548
EAN no.: 8033749407214

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. With 548 bottles from two named PX sherry casks, bottled at cask strength by a respected Italian bottler, this is a release that will not be repeated in identical form.

Did you know?

Wilson & Morgan was founded in Italy in 1992 and was among the first independent bottlers to introduce Italian whisky enthusiasts to Scotch single malt whisky in a serious way.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Linkwood 2008/2020 Wilson & Morgan 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 58%

What flavours can you expect from Linkwood 2008/2020 Wilson & Morgan 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 58%?

On the nose you will find stewed fruit, walnut and a gentle sherry spice. The palate offers Christmas cake, orange peel and a spiced oak backbone, while the finish brings dry and nutty with a final touch of pepper.

How does the cask type affect the flavour of Linkwood 2008/2020 Wilson & Morgan 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 58%?

The cask, sherry PX-casks #308645 & #308646, plays a central role in shaping the character, giving Linkwood 2008/2020 Wilson & Morgan 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 58% a depth that a neutral cask simply could not provide.

How should Linkwood 2008/2020 Wilson & Morgan 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 58% be served?

Linkwood 2008/2020 Wilson & Morgan 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 58% is best enjoyed at room temperature in a nosing glass, allowing the aromas to open up fully. A few drops of water can help at higher cask strength.

What is the history behind the distillery that made Linkwood 2008/2020 Wilson & Morgan 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 58%?

Linkwood er et skotsk destilleri med en lang og karakterfuld historie.

Does Linkwood 2008/2020 Wilson & Morgan 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 58% make a good gift?

Yes, Linkwood 2008/2020 Wilson & Morgan 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 58% is a solid choice as a gift for a whisky enthusiast, especially thanks to the story and character behind the bottle.

How many bottles of Linkwood 2008/2020 Wilson & Morgan 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 58% exist?

Only 548 bottles of Linkwood 2008/2020 Wilson & Morgan 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 58% exist from this cask, making it one of the rarer releases in our range.