Linkwood 2010/2023 Berry Bros 13 year old Single Cask Speyside Malt Whisky 52,1%

Christmas at Berry Bros & Rudd usually means a handful of sharply chosen single casks, and in 2023 Linkwood was one of them. The cask was selected by Doug McIvor, one of the house's most experienced tasters.

The expert's description

Linkwood 2010/2023 Berry Bros 13 år Single Cask Speyside Malt Whisky 52,1% is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead, cask no. #301233 and bottled at 52.1%.

The whisky was distilled in 2010 and given a finishing maturation in a Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead before being bottled in 2023 as a limited number of bottles for Berry Bros & Rudd's Christmas range. The PX cask adds notes of stewed apricot, caramel and spiced oak to Linkwood's usually light, floral character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Stewed apricot, buttery biscuit and rich caramel with a hint of spiced oak.

Palate

Rich and complex with berries, sultanas and chocolate-covered walnuts.

Finish

Full and lingering with syrupy fruit cake and warm baking spices.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2010/2023 Berry Bros 13 år Single Cask Speyside Malt Whisky 52,1%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Berry's Own Selection
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 13 years
ABV: 52.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead, cask no. #301233
Distilled: 2010
Bottled: 2023
Number of bottles: 271
Edition: Christmas range

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Fruity · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. Berry Bros & Rudd's annual Christmas range is sold in very limited numbers and tends to sell out quickly, which has historically helped these bottlings hold their value well.

Did you know?

Berry Bros & Rudd is one of Britain's oldest wine merchants, founded in 1698 in London, and has traded from the same address in St James's ever since.

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Frequently asked questions about Linkwood 2010/2023 Berry Bros 13 år Single Cask Speyside Malt Whisky 52,1%

How many bottles exist of this release?

271 bottles were produced from this single cask, a Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead, cask no. #301233.

Is Linkwood 2010/2023 Berry Bros worth it?

Yes, the whisky comes from a single hand-selected cask, forms part of Berry Bros & Rudd's sought-after Christmas range, and is rare given its very limited outturn.

What does it taste like?

The nose offers stewed apricot and rich caramel, the palate is rich with berries and sultanas, and the finish is full with fruit cake and baking spice.

How should this whisky be served?

It is best enjoyed in a tulip glass at room temperature, allowing the PX cask's fruit sweetness to fully open up.

What does the Pedro Ximénez cask do to this whisky?

The PX sherry cask adds a deeper sweetness of dried fruit and spiced oak to Linkwood's usually light, floral base character.

Who is Berry Bros & Rudd?

Berry Bros & Rudd is one of Britain's oldest wine merchants, tracing back to 1698, and today also bottles exclusive single cask whiskies.