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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Linkwood sits tucked behind tall hedges outside Elgin, and the distillery is known for a style many call underrated. This 13 year old from Signatory shows exactly why.

The expert's description

Linkwood 2008/2021 Signatory 13 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 46% is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Hogshead and bottled at 46%.

The whisky was distilled in March 2008 and bottled in August 2021 by the independent bottler Signatory from a single hogshead, giving a clean and unfiltered expression of the distillate.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Linden honey, green apples and a hint of fresh-baked bread.

Palate

Creamy malt, pear and a mild nutty tone.

Finish

Medium length with dry grain and a lightly spiced finish.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2008/2021 Signatory 13 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 46%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Signatory
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 13 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 31.03.2008
Bottled: 17.08.2021

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Fruity · Soft

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Linkwood is one of the distilleries where the manager once insisted that not even spiderwebs should be removed from the still house, believing they affected the character of the spirit.

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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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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

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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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Linkwood belongs to the kind of spirit whisky people speak of quietly, with respect.

Expert's description

Linkwood 2011/2022 Carn Mor 10 år Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 47,5% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in first-fill bourbon cask and bottled at 47,5%.

The whisky is distilled at Linkwood and independently selected and bottled by Càrn Mòr as part of the Càrn Mòr Strictly Limited series.

It was distilled 2011 and bottled 2022, giving it 10 years.

Only 1255 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

The aroma offers citrus peel, ripe pears and gentle sweetness from American oak.

Palate

The taste unfolds with honey, gentle sweetness from American oak and coconut.

Finish

The finish is long and spicy, with gentle sweetness from American oak and beeswax.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2011/2022 Carn Mor 10 år Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 47,5%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Càrn Mòr
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 47,5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First-fill Bourbon Cask
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2011
Bottled: 2022
Number of bottles: 1255
Edition: Càrn Mòr Strictly Limited
EAN no.: 5060109229431

Flavour profile

Bourbon-matured · Soft · Sweet

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For decades, most of Linkwood's output went straight into blends such as Johnnie Walker and White Horse, and official single malt releases have historically been rare.

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

Expert's description

Linkwood 2011/2023 Adelphi Selection 11 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 59,1% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in refill oloroso hogshead and bottled at 59,1%.

The whisky is distilled at Linkwood and independently selected and bottled by Adelphi Selection as part of the Adelphi Selection series.

It was distilled 2011 and bottled 2023, giving it 11 years.

Only 255 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

The aroma offers beeswax, ripe pears and walnut.

Palate

The taste unfolds with honey, dark chocolate and raisins.

Finish

The aftertaste is short but concentrated, with sherry toffee and honey.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2011/2023 Adelphi Selection 11 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 59,1%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Adelphi Selection
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 59,1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill Oloroso Hogshead (#304084)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2011
Bottled: 2023
Number of bottles: 255
Edition: Adelphi Selection

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Rounded · Spicy

Investment potential

Medium. Only 255 bottles from a single refill Oloroso hogshead make this Adelphi release sought after among collectors of Speyside single casks.

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Among blenders, Linkwood is often regarded as one of Speyside's most elegant, floral malts, the kind of spirit that gives a blend its backbone without ever dominating it.

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Some bottles tell an entire story in the name alone. Linkwood 2011/2023 Wilson & Morgan 12 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% is one of them.

Expert's description

Linkwood 2011/2023 Wilson & Morgan 12 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in patricius cask and bottled at 46%.

The whisky is distilled at Linkwood and independently selected and bottled by Wilson & Morgan.

It was distilled 2011 and bottled 2023, giving it 12 years.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose opens with blossom, citrus peel and spice.

Palate

On the tongue you find blossom, mild sweetness and spice.

Finish

The aftertaste is long and spicy, with mild sweetness and blossom.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2011/2023 Wilson & Morgan 12 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Wilson & Morgan
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Patricius Cask (#396-400)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2011
Bottled: 2023

Flavour profile

Fruity · Soft · Classic

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

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Douglas Laing's Provenance series is designed as an honest, unfiltered taste of a distillery — no dressing up, just character.

Expert's Description

Strathmill 2012/2021 Douglas Laing Provenance is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky, distilled in September 2012 and bottled in March 2021 after 8 years of maturation at 46%.

With 445 bottles, this young, independent bottling offers a fresh, direct look at Strathmill's character, neither chill filtered nor coloured.

Tasting Notes

Nose

A warm and spiced aroma with notes of lemon.

Palate

Filled with honey, supported by malt, charred oak and spice.

Finish

A long finish with lingering vanilla notes.

Specifications

Name: Strathmill 2012/2021
Distillery: Strathmill
Bottler: Provenance series from Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Distilled: September 2012
Bottled: March 2021
Number of Bottles: 445 bottles
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes

Flavour Profile

Young · Citrus-fresh · Spiced · Honeyed

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Douglas Laing's Provenance series is designed for younger whisky, typically under 10 years, focused on showing a distillery's clean character without heavy cask influence.

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Linkwood belongs to the kind of spirit whisky people speak of quietly, with respect.

Expert's description

Linkwood 2012/2021 Murray McDavid 8 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Speyside Single Malt Whisky, matured in bourbon hogshead, finish på 1st fill koval bourbonfade and bottled at 46%.

The whisky is distilled at Linkwood and independently selected and bottled by Murray McDavid as part of the Limited Release – Benchmark series.

It was distilled 2012 and bottled 2021, giving it 8 years.

Only 1614 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

On the nose you meet citrus peel, beeswax and vanilla.

Palate

The taste unfolds with citrus peel, vanilla and caramel.

Finish

It finishes long and spicy, with gentle sweetness from American oak and beeswax.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2012/2021 Murray McDavid 8 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 70 cl 46%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Murray McDavid
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon Hogshead, finish på 1st Fill Koval Bourbonfade (#313709A-313713)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2012
Bottled: 2021
Number of bottles: 1614
Edition: Limited Release – Benchmark
EAN no.: 5060353306537

Flavour profile

Bourbon-matured · Soft · Sweet

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For a period, Linkwood ran an old and a new still house side by side, each with differently shaped stills, before production was later consolidated.

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

Expert's description

Linkwood 2012/2022 Adelphi Selection 10 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 59,9% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in cask and bottled at 59,9%.

The whisky is distilled at Linkwood and independently selected and bottled by Adelphi Selection as part of the Adelphi Selection series.

It was distilled 2012 and bottled 2022, giving it 10 years.

Only 280 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

On the nose you meet beeswax, citrus peel and spice.

Palate

The taste unfolds with citrus peel, light oak and mild sweetness.

Finish

The finish is long and warm, with mild sweetness and citrus peel.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2012/2022 Adelphi Selection 10 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 59,9%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Adelphi Selection
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 59,9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Cask (#305947)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2012
Bottled: 2022
Number of bottles: 280
Edition: Adelphi Selection
EAN no.: 5060383652628

Flavour profile

Fruity · Soft · Classic

Investment potential

Medium. With only 280 bottles selected by Alex Bruce and Charles MacLean, this Adelphi release ranks among the rarer Linkwood releases on the market.

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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In the shadow of the famous names, Linkwood quietly does its work — consistent, without fanfare.

Expert's description

Linkwood 2012/2023 Signatory Vintage 10 år Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in oloroso sherry butt and bottled at 46%.

The whisky is distilled at Linkwood and independently selected and bottled by Signatory Vintage.

It was distilled April 2012 and bottled 2023, giving it 10 years.

Only 1127 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

On the nose you meet beeswax, honey and walnut.

Palate

The taste unfolds with blossom, dates and sherry toffee.

Finish

The aftertaste is short but concentrated, with raisins and blossom.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2012/2023 Signatory Vintage 10 år Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oloroso Sherry Butt
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: April 2012
Bottled: 2023
Number of bottles: 1127
EAN no.: 5021944120338

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Rounded · Spicy

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For decades, most of Linkwood's output went straight into blends such as Johnnie Walker and White Horse, and official single malt releases have historically been rare.

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

Expert's description

Linkwood 2012/2023 Signatory Vintage 10 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 60,3% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in bourbon barrel and bottled at 60,3%.

The whisky is distilled at Linkwood and independently selected and bottled by Signatory Vintage.

It was distilled 8. maj 2012 and bottled 23. januar 2023, giving it 10 years.

Only 240 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

The aroma offers blossom, ripe pears and gentle sweetness from American oak.

Palate

On the tongue you find beeswax, caramel and vanilla.

Finish

It finishes long and spicy, with coconut and honey.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2012/2023 Signatory Vintage 10 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 60,3%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 60,3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon Barrel (#306305)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 8. maj 2012
Bottled: 23. januar 2023
Number of bottles: 240
EAN no.: 5021944121694

Flavour profile

Bourbon-matured · Soft · Sweet

Investment potential

Medium. Cask strength at 60.3% and only 240 bottles from a single bourbon barrel make this Signatory release sought after among cask strength collectors.

Did you know?

Among blenders, Linkwood is often regarded as one of Speyside's most elegant, floral malts, the kind of spirit that gives a blend its backbone without ever dominating it.

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

Expert's description

Linkwood 2012/2023 Signatory Vintage 11 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in 1st fill oloroso sherry butts and bottled at 46%.

The whisky is distilled at Linkwood and independently selected and bottled by Signatory Vintage as part of the The Un-Chillfiltered Collection series.

It was distilled 25. juli 2012 and bottled Oktober 2023, giving it 11 years.

Only 1565 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

The aroma offers ripe pears, citrus peel and dried fig.

Palate

The taste unfolds with blossom, walnut and sherry toffee.

Finish

The finish is short but concentrated, with raisins and ripe pears.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2012/2023 Signatory Vintage 11 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butts (#102 og 103)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 25. juli 2012
Bottled: Oktober 2023
Number of bottles: 1565
Edition: The Un-Chillfiltered Collection
EAN no.: 5021944124701

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Rounded · Spicy

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

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Some bottles tell an entire story in the name alone. Linkwood 2013/2021 Virgin Oak Wilson & Morgan 7 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 48% is one of them.

Expert's description

Linkwood 2013/2021 Virgin Oak Wilson & Morgan 7 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 48% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in virgin oak hogshead and bottled at 48%.

The whisky is distilled at Linkwood and independently selected and bottled by Wilson & Morgan as part of the Virgin Oak series.

It was distilled 2013 and bottled 2021, giving it 7 years.

Only 407 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose opens with beeswax, ripe pears and fresh baked wood.

Palate

On the tongue you find blossom, fresh baked wood and spiced oak.

Finish

The aftertaste is long and spicy, with fresh baked wood and blossom.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2013/2021 Virgin Oak Wilson & Morgan 7 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 48%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Wilson & Morgan
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 7 years
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Virgin Oak Hogshead (#303767)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2013
Bottled: 2021
Number of bottles: 407
Edition: Virgin Oak
EAN no.: 5714772001220

Flavour profile

Spicy · Sweet · Rich

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For a period, Linkwood ran an old and a new still house side by side, each with differently shaped stills, before production was later consolidated.

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There is a calm to Linkwood that only truly reveals itself once you give it time in the glass.

Expert's description

Linkwood 2013/2021 Wilson & Morgan 8 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Speyside Single Malt Whisky, matured in virgin oak and bottled at 46%.

The whisky is distilled at Linkwood and independently selected and bottled by Wilson & Morgan.

It was distilled 2013 and bottled 2021, giving it 8 years.

Only 1026 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

On the nose you meet blossom, ripe pears and coconut.

Palate

The taste unfolds with beeswax, fresh baked wood and vanilla custard.

Finish

The finish is long and warm, with vanilla custard and blossom.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2013/2021 Wilson & Morgan 8 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 70 cl 46%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Wilson & Morgan
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Virgin Oak (#303765-68-69)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2013
Bottled: 2021
Number of bottles: 1026
EAN no.: 8033749407337

Flavour profile

Spicy · Sweet · Rich

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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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There is a calm to Linkwood that only truly reveals itself once you give it time in the glass.

Expert's description

Linkwood 2013/2022 Bourbon Barrel Carn Mor 8 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 47,5% is a Speyside Single Malt Whisky, matured in first fill bourbon barrel and bottled at 47,5%.

The whisky is distilled at Linkwood and independently selected and bottled by Càrn Mòr as part of the Càrn Mòr Strictly Limited series.

It was distilled 2013 and bottled 2022, giving it 8 years.

Only 937 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose opens with blossom, beeswax and coconut.

Palate

The palate delivers ripe pears, caramel and gentle sweetness from American oak.

Finish

It finishes long and warm, with coconut and citrus peel.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2013/2022 Bourbon Barrel Carn Mor 8 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 47,5%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Càrn Mòr
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 47,5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First fill bourbon barrel
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2013
Bottled: 2022
Number of bottles: 937
Edition: Càrn Mòr Strictly Limited
EAN no.: 5060109228946

Flavour profile

Bourbon-matured · Soft · Sweet

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For decades, most of Linkwood's output went straight into blends such as Johnnie Walker and White Horse, and official single malt releases have historically been rare.

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Some bottles tell an entire story in the name alone. Linkwood 2013/2022 Sherry Cask Carn Mor 8 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 47,5% is one of them.

Expert's description

Linkwood 2013/2022 Sherry Cask Carn Mor 8 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 47,5% is a Speyside Single Malt Whisky, matured in sherry butt and bottled at 47,5%.

The whisky is distilled at Linkwood and independently selected and bottled by Càrn Mòr as part of the Càrn Mòr Strictly Limited series.

It was distilled 2013 and bottled 2022, giving it 8 years.

Only 1377 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

On the nose you meet ripe pears, honey and dates.

Palate

The palate delivers blossom, dried fig and dark chocolate.

Finish

It finishes long and spicy, with stewed plums and blossom.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2013/2022 Sherry Cask Carn Mor 8 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 47,5%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Càrn Mòr
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 47,5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry Butt
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2013
Bottled: 2022
Number of bottles: 1377
Edition: Càrn Mòr Strictly Limited
EAN no.: 5060109229332

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Rounded · Spicy

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Among blenders, Linkwood is often regarded as one of Speyside's most elegant, floral malts, the kind of spirit that gives a blend its backbone without ever dominating it.

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Linkwood belongs to the kind of spirit whisky people speak of quietly, with respect.

Note: There is rust on the bottle's metal cap. This does not affect the whisky.

Expert's description

Linkwood 2013/2022 Signatory 9 år Oloroso Sherry Butts Single Malt Scotch Whisky 43% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in 1st & 2nd fill oloroso sherry butts and bottled at 43%.

The whisky is distilled at Linkwood and independently selected and bottled by Signatory Vintage as part of the Orange Tube series.

It was distilled September 2013 and bottled December 2022, giving it 9 years.

Tasting notes

Nose

On the nose you meet beeswax, citrus peel and dates.

Palate

The taste unfolds with beeswax, stewed plums and dried fig.

Finish

It finishes medium in length, with dark chocolate and ripe pears.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2013/2022 Signatory 9 år Oloroso Sherry Butts Single Malt Scotch Whisky 43%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 9 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st & 2nd Fill Oloroso Sherry Butts
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: September 2013
Bottled: December 2022
Edition: Orange Tube
EAN no.: 5021944121472

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Rounded · Spicy

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

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Expert's description

Linkwood 2015/2025 Lady of the Glen 10 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 61% is a Speyside Single Malt Whisky, matured in hogshead, ex.pineau des charentes blanc barrique-finish and bottled at 61%.

The whisky is distilled at Linkwood and independently selected and bottled by Lady of the Glen.

It was distilled 2015 and bottled 2025, giving it 10 years.

Only 251 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

On the nose you meet honey, beeswax and red berries.

Palate

The taste unfolds with honey, red berries and light tannin.

Finish

The aftertaste is long and spicy, with red berries and beeswax.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood 2015/2025 Lady of the Glen 10 år Single Speyside Malt Whisky 61%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Lady of the Glen
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 61%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead, Ex.Pineau des Charentes Blanc Barrique-finish (#312761)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2015
Bottled: 2025
Number of bottles: 251

Flavour profile

Fruity · Spicy · Rounded

Investment potential

Medium. Only 251 bottles and an unusual finish on Pineau des Charentes casks make this Lady of the Glen release a niche collector's bottle.

Did you know?

For a period, Linkwood ran an old and a new still house side by side, each with differently shaped stills, before production was later consolidated.

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

Expert's description

Linkwood Peaches 2010/2023 Uncharted Whisky Co. 13 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in red wine barrique and bottled at 50%.

The whisky is distilled at Linkwood and independently selected and bottled by Uncharted Whisky Co. as part of the Peaches series.

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

Only 345 bottles were released from this batch, making it an exclusive release for collectors.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose opens with beeswax, honey and light tannin.

Palate

The taste unfolds with ripe pears, light tannin and spice.

Finish

The aftertaste is medium in length, with spice and beeswax.

Specifications

Name: Linkwood Peaches 2010/2023 Uncharted Whisky Co. 13 år Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50%
Distillery: Linkwood
Bottler: Uncharted Whisky Co.
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 13 years
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Red Wine Barrique (#UC021)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: Juni 2010
Bottled: September 2023
Number of bottles: 345
Edition: Peaches

Flavour profile

Fruity · Spicy · Rounded

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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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The 2022 golf season brought The Open back to St Andrews, and Loch Lomond celebrated it in more ways than one – including this 10-year-old expression, meant as a more everyday tribute to the anniversary than the grandest limited editions.

Expert's Description

Loch Lomond 10 Year Old 150th Open Limited Edition 2022 is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American oak and bottled at 40%.

The whisky is part of Loch Lomond's series of Open-related releases from 2022, when the distillery marked The Open's 150th anniversary at St Andrews. This 10-year-old version is matured in American oak and offers an accessible, fruity introduction to the distillery's Open theme.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet apple and caramel with a touch of vanilla and a light, green freshness.

Palate

Honey and soft fruit meet light spice and a creamy vanilla tone.

Finish

Medium, mild finish with lingering sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Loch Lomond 10 Year Old 150th Open Limited Edition 2022 Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Loch Lomond
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak
Edition: The 150th Open, St Andrews 2022
EAN: 5016840158219
Serving suggestion: Neat or on ice

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Sweet · Smooth

Did You Know?

2022 was the 150th anniversary year of The Open, and Loch Lomond marked it with an entire series of bottles – from this accessible 10-year-old to the far more exclusive Open Course Edition.

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St Andrews is the home of golf, and when The Open celebrated its 150th anniversary there, Loch Lomond marked it with a bottle created alongside golf legend Colin Montgomerie. Bordeaux casks give it a colour all its own.

Expert's Description

Loch Lomond 150th Open Special Edition 2022 is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American oak with a Bordeaux cask finish and bottled at 46%.

The whisky was created by Master Blender Michael Henry together with golf ambassador Colin Montgomerie to celebrate The Open's 150th anniversary at St Andrews. After maturing in American oak, the whisky is given a final finish in Bordeaux red wine casks, adding an extra layer of fruit. The whisky is non-chill filtered.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Strawberry and peach meet lime citrus and a creamy fudge sweetness.

Palate

Vivid strawberry and peach continue on the palate, supported by creamy vanilla and a lingering spiced oak note.

Finish

Soft smoke and warming oak spice in a long, rounded finish.

Specifications

Name: Loch Lomond 150th Open Special Edition 2022 Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Loch Lomond
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, finished in Bordeaux casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Edition: The 150th Open, St Andrews 2022
EAN: 5016840132516
Serving suggestion: Neat or with a few drops of water

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Sweet · Spiced · Smooth

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St Andrews is often called "the home of golf" and hosted the 150th staging of The Open in 2022 – a milestone Loch Lomond marked with this special edition.

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Golf and whisky have shared a home for generations, and when The Open returns to Royal Portrush, Loch Lomond marks it with a bottle as colourful as the course's links. Created with golf legend Colin Montgomerie, it carries both sweetness and character.

Expert's Description

Loch Lomond 153rd Open Royal Portrush 2025 is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American oak with a Chianti cask finish and bottled at 46%.

The whisky was created in partnership with golf ambassador Colin Montgomerie to celebrate The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. After maturing in American oak, the whisky is given a final finish in Italian Chianti red wine casks, which lends it a signature fruitiness and a hint of red berries.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Red berries and sweet honey meet ripe peach and pear, with a light touch of red wine.

Palate

Lively and fruity with more red berries, sweet honey and juicy pear, carried by the Chianti casks' soft tone.

Finish

Soft smoke emerges towards the end, giving a warm, rounded finish.

Specifications

Name: Loch Lomond 153rd Open Royal Portrush 2025 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Loch Lomond
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, finished in Chianti casks
Edition: The 153rd Open, Royal Portrush 2025
EAN: 5016840132851
Serving suggestion: Neat or with a few drops of water

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Sweet · Smooth · Smoky

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Royal Portrush also hosted The Open in 1951 and 2019 – the latter won by Ireland's Shane Lowry – and Loch Lomond now marks the course's third Open with this bottle.

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25 years is a long time to wait for a bottle, and Murray McDavid spent the last three of them on something unusual: a cask that previously held Guyanese rum. The result is a single grain that tastes more of the Caribbean than of the Highlands.

Expert's Description

Loch Lomond 1996/2022 Murray McDavid 25 Year Old is a Highland Single Grain Scotch Whisky matured in bourbon hogsheads with a rum finish and bottled at 55.9%.

The whisky was distilled in 1996 and spent 22 of its 25 years in bourbon hogsheads, before receiving a final finish in an SXG Diamond cask from the Guyanese Diamond rum distillery. Murray McDavid bottled the whisky in 2022 as part of its Mission Gold series, with only 391 bottles in total.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Exotic bouquet of pineapple, banana and mango, layered with vanilla, honey, sugarcane and a touch of oak and ginger.

Palate

Full-bodied and creamy, with waves of ripe tropical fruit, soft toffee, rum-soaked raisins and a hint of coconut.

Finish

Long, sweet finish with lingering tropical fruit and a warm rum tone.

Specifications

Name: Loch Lomond 1996/2022 Murray McDavid 25 Year Old Highland Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Loch Lomond
Bottler: Murray McDavid
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Age: 25 years
ABV: 55.9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon hogsheads, finished in a rum cask
Distilled: 1996
Bottled: 2022
Number of bottles: 391
EAN: 5060353303505
Serving suggestion: Neat or with a few drops of water to tame the cask strength

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Sweet · Full-bodied

Investment Potential

High – a 25-year-old single grain with a rare rum finish and only 391 bottles makes this one of the most unusual and sought-after Loch Lomond releases for collectors of independent bottlings.

Did You Know?

The Diamond distillery in Guyana, whose casks were used for the finish, is one of the most celebrated rum distilleries in the Caribbean and uses several different historic still types in its own production – not unlike how Loch Lomond does with whisky.

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A single cask is always a promise of something that will never come again. Loch Lomond 2008/2019 Single Cask 18/385-3 is the distillery's own single-cask series, where each cask stands alone and tells its own story from barrel to bottle.

Expert's Description

Loch Lomond 2008/2019 Single Cask 18/385-3 is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in an oak cask and bottled at 49.9%.

The whisky was distilled in 2008 and rested in a single, named cask until bottling in 2019, without being blended with any other casks. This makes it a pure, unfiltered representation of how Loch Lomond's spirit develops in that specific cask over 11 years of maturation.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe apples and honey with an underlying malt note and a touch of warm spice.

Palate

Full and oily with caramel, dried fruit and a light peppery spice that the cask strength brings forward.

Finish

Long, warm finish with lingering oak and a sweet aftertaste.

Specifications

Name: Loch Lomond 2008/2019 Single Cask 18/385-3 Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Loch Lomond
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 49.9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Single oak cask
Distilled: 2008
Bottled: 2019
EAN: 5016840333883
Serving suggestion: Neat or with a few drops of water to tame the cask strength

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Spiced · Full-bodied

Investment Potential

Medium – as a single-cask release straight from the distillery, the bottle is unique and cannot be recreated, making it attractive to collectors chasing Loch Lomond's own single-cask releases.

Did You Know?

The cask number 18/385-3 is the distillery's own internal mark for this exact cask – no other bottle in the world shares precisely this combination of cask, vintage and bottling year.

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A single refill cask, one day in January 2011, and eleven years later a couple of hundred bottles – that's how Lady of the Glen's edition of Loch Lomond came to be. Cask strength and an unusually light, sweet character make it something of its own.

Expert's Description

Loch Lomond 2011/2022 Lady of the Glen 11 Year Old is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a refill cask and bottled at 55.3%.

The whisky was distilled on 11 January 2011 and rested in a single refill cask until being bottled on 30 March 2022 by independent bottler Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants). Only 217 bottles were filled from this one cask, and the whisky is neither chill-filtered nor coloured.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Light and airy with vanilla and a clear sweetness, underpinned by a touch of malt.

Palate

Surprisingly light-bodied despite the high strength, with layers of vanilla and a lingering sweetness carried by the cask strength.

Finish

Warm, long finish with lingering sweetness and a hint of spice from the strength.

Specifications

Name: Loch Lomond 2011/2022 Lady of the Glen 11 Year Old Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Loch Lomond
Bottler: Lady of the Glen
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 55.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill cask
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2011
Bottled: 2022
Number of bottles: 217
Serving suggestion: Neat or with a few drops of water to tame the cask strength

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Smooth · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium – with only 217 bottles from a single cask, this is one of the rarest Loch Lomond releases in this portfolio, making it attractive to collectors of independent single-cask bottlings.

Did You Know?

Lady of the Glen is one of the younger independent bottlers in Scotland, known for focusing on single casks and cask strength rather than broad core ranges.

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Some whisky exists to quench a thirst, and some whisky exists to be sat with, because it has something to say. Loch Lomond 21 Year Old belongs firmly in the second category – a mature, unhurried story from a distillery unafraid to do things its own way.

Expert's Description

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American oak and bottled at 46%.

The whisky was launched alongside the distillery's major brand relaunch and is built from three different spirit styles from the distillery, two of which are peated. All three are matured separately in American oak casks before being married for up to three months in cask ahead of bottling. The whisky is neither chill-filtered nor coloured.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Apple and suet pastry give an impression of old-fashioned steamed pudding, growing thicker and sweeter over time with a hint of char.

Palate

Sweet and lightly salty with warming spice, while sherry casks shine through with a deep hit of dried fruit and chocolate.

Finish

Sharp fruit and barley notes meet the sweet chocolate tones in a long, rounded finish.

Specifications

Name: Loch Lomond 21 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Loch Lomond
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 21 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, partly peated spirit
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Serving suggestion: In a tulip glass, ideally with a few drops of water to open the sweet notes

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Fruity · Spiced · Smooth

Investment Potential

Low to medium – as part of Loch Lomond's relaunched core range it is not an obvious investment bottle, but the 21-year age and peated components make it attractive to collectors building a vertical Loch Lomond series.

Did You Know?

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old is composed of three different spirit styles from the same distillery – a combination only Loch Lomond's unique set-up of multiple still types makes possible.

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Sometimes a whisky is not just a celebration of a golf tournament, but also a story about the sea. Loch Lomond's 22 Year Old The Open Course Collection takes its final maturation in Spanish oak – a nod to a shipwreck that has rested off Portrush's coast since 1588.

Expert's Description

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old The Open Course 2025 153rd Royal Portrush is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American oak with a Spanish oak finish and bottled at 46.7%.

The whisky was distilled in 2002 using spirit exclusively from the distillery's unique straight neck pot stills and matured for over 21 years in American oak before receiving a six-month finish in specially toasted virgin Spanish oak from the distillery's own cooperage. The Spanish oak is a tribute to the Spanish Armada ship La Girona, which sank off the coast of Portrush in 1588. Master Blender Michael Henry crafted this expression, with just 3,500 bottles available worldwide. The whisky is neither chill-filtered nor coloured.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toasted oak, crisp apple and fresh ginger with soft vanilla and gentle spice.

Palate

Toffee and ripe pineapple followed by bright lemon zest and warming cinnamon.

Finish

Long and satisfying, with lingering oak spice, soft smoke and gentle warmth.

Specifications

Name: Loch Lomond 22 Year Old The Open Course 2025 153rd Royal Portrush Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Loch Lomond
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 22 years
ABV: 46.7%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, finished in toasted Spanish oak
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Straight neck pot stills
Distilled: 2002
Number of bottles: 3,500
Edition: The Open Course Collection, 153rd Royal Portrush 2025
EAN: 5016840167259
Serving suggestion: Neat, in a tulip glass at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Fruity · Smoky · Full-bodied

Investment Potential

High – a 22-year-old, master-blended release of just 3,500 bottles with a unique cask concept and a historic Royal Portrush story makes this one of the most sought-after Loch Lomond releases for collectors.

Did You Know?

The Spanish oak in the cask is chosen as a tribute to the Spanish Armada ship La Girona, which sank off the coast of Royal Portrush in 1588 – a story as old as the course's own landscape.

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Some whiskies exist because a distillery can do something others simply can't. Loch Lomond Distiller's Choice is proof of that – a single grain made entirely from malted barley, run through a Coffey still few other distilleries even own.

Expert's Description

Loch Lomond Distiller's Choice 2023 Coffey Still is a Highland Single Grain Scotch Whisky matured in bourbon casks and bottled at 48.8%.

Although made entirely from 100% malted barley, it is classed as single grain because it is distilled on the distillery's continuous Coffey still rather than traditional pot stills. Master Blender Michael Henry has selected whisky aged between 5 and 12 years and combined 70% first-fill with 30% second-fill bourbon casks. It is neither chill-filtered nor coloured.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Deep floral and fruit notes of rose and violet, alongside peach, pear and blackcurrant.

Palate

Silky on the palate with tart fruits – blackberry and green apple – woven together with honey and malt.

Finish

Long finish of vanilla fudge sweetness and warming cinnamon spice.

Specifications

Name: Loch Lomond Distiller's Choice 2023 Coffey Still Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Loch Lomond
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Grain Scotch Whisky
ABV: 48.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks (70% first-fill, 30% second-fill)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Coffey still (continuous distillation)
EAN: 5016840210207
Serving suggestion: In a tulip glass at room temperature, ideally with a few drops of water

Flavour Profile

Floral · Fruity · Sweet · Smooth

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Loch Lomond is one of the only Scottish distilleries producing both malt and grain whisky on the same site – and does so using several different still types under one roof.

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On the banks of Loch Lomond, where Scotland's lowlands meet the highlands, sits a distillery that refuses to play by the rules. Here, peated malted barley runs through a column still instead of traditional copper pots — and the result is a whisky that behaves like neither malt nor grain, but insists on its own path.

Expert's description

Loch Lomond Grainstorm Peated is a Highland Single Grain Scotch Whisky matured in bourbon casks and bottled at 46%.

The whisky is made exclusively from heavily peated malted barley, but because it's distilled in Loch Lomond Distillery's continuous column still rather than traditional pot stills, it's classified as single grain rather than single malt — a quirk that makes this bottle something of a genuine anomaly in Scotch production.

It's matured in a combination of first-fill and refill American oak bourbon casks under the eye of Master Blender Michael Henry, delivering a soft, fruity character with creamy vanilla and a whisper of smoke. The whisky sits in the distillery's permanent range and was relaunched under the Grainstorm name in late 2024.

Tasting notes

Nose

Clove and blackcurrant sit alongside citrus peel and a touch of freshly cut grass, with vanilla running underneath as a sweet current throughout.

Palate

Sweet, tangy peat meets green apple and lime citrus on the tongue, with aniseed in the mix. The smoke stays in the background here — more spice than bonfire.

Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with a distant trace of peat smoke lingering long after the last sip.

Specifications

Name: Loch Lomond Grainstorm Peated
Distillery: Loch Lomond Distillery
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Grain Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks (first-fill and refill American oak)
Distillation method: Continuous distillation (column still)
Edition: Grainstorm
EAN no.: 5016840260219

Flavour profile

Smoky · Fruity · Spiced · Vanilla-sweet

Did you know?

Loch Lomond is one of only two Scottish distilleries able to produce both single malt and single grain whisky under one roof. Their Coffey-style column still is shared with only one other whisky house in the world — Japan's Nikka.

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