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Linkwood 26 Years Old. Wine Cask

Linkwood

Linkwood

26 Years Old. Wine Cask

Linkwood

ABV: 55.5%

Age: 26 Years Old

Style: Single Malt

Country: Scotland

Region: N/A

Overall
Score

8.1

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark treacle and smoke,savoury plum.

Palate

Prunes,dark berry fruits,redcurrant,a big surge of tannin and spice late on.

Finish

Long,deep,fruity and warming.

Comment

Surprise,surprise - the pick of the bunch is from a wine cask.

Taster Score

8.7

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