Linkwood 2010/2023 Old Malt Cask 13 years old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50%

In Speyside, some distilleries never shout about themselves — they let the whisky speak. Linkwood is one of them.

Expert's description

Linkwood 2010/2023 Old Malt Cask 13 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in canasta butt and bottled at 50%.

The whisky is distilled at Linkwood and independently selected and bottled by Hunter Laing as part of the Old Malt Cask series.

It was distilled September 2010 and bottled Oktober 2023, giving it 13 years.

Only 762 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

The aroma offers beeswax, citrus peel and light oak.

Palate

The taste unfolds with beeswax, spice and mild sweetness.

Finish

The finish is long and warm, with light oak and beeswax.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2010/2023 Old Malt Cask 13 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Hunter Laing
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 13 years
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Canasta Butt
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: September 2010
Bottled: Oktober 2023
Number of bottles: 762
Edition: Old Malt Cask
EAN no.: 5060354285558

Flavour profile

Fruity · Soft · Classic

Did you know?

When the distillery was rebuilt in 1962, manager Roddie Mackay insisted on copying the old stills down to the last detail, and reportedly refused to have cobwebs removed from the old still house because he believed they were part of the character.

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Frequently asked questions about Linkwood 2010/2023 Old Malt Cask 13 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50%

What does Linkwood 2010/2023 Old Malt Cask 13 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% taste like?

The aroma offers beeswax, citrus peel and light oak. The taste unfolds with beeswax, spice and mild sweetness. The finish is long and warm, with light oak and beeswax.

What role does the cask play in Linkwood 2010/2023 Old Malt Cask 13 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50%?

The cask, canasta butt, leaves a clear mark on the character and gives Linkwood 2010/2023 Old Malt Cask 13 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% a depth a neutral cask could never provide.

What is the best glass for Linkwood 2010/2023 Old Malt Cask 13 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50%?

Linkwood 2010/2023 Old Malt Cask 13 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% is best enjoyed at room temperature in a nosing glass, letting the aromas open up fully. A few drops of water can help at higher cask strength.

What defines Linkwood?

Linkwood was founded in 1821 just outside Elgin, making it one of the oldest working distilleries in Speyside.

Does Linkwood 2010/2023 Old Malt Cask 13 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% make a good gift for a whisky enthusiast?

Yes, Linkwood 2010/2023 Old Malt Cask 13 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% is a solid choice as a gift for a whisky enthusiast, thanks especially to the story and character behind the bottle.

How should Linkwood 2010/2023 Old Malt Cask 13 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% be stored?

Linkwood 2010/2023 Old Malt Cask 13 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% keeps best standing or lying down in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. An opened bottle retains its quality for several years if stored correctly.

How many bottles of Linkwood 2010/2023 Old Malt Cask 13 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% exist?

A total of 762 bottles of Linkwood 2010/2023 Old Malt Cask 13 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% were released, making it a limited release.