Linkwood
15 Years Old - G&M Distillery Labels
- 46
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Speyside
Linkwood Distillery was founded in 1821 by Peter Brown in Elgin, Scotland. Peter's son, William Brown, modernised and expanded the distillery in 1868, enhancing its reputation. In 1933, Linkwood was acquired by Distillers Company Limited, which is now Diageo, and it continued to use traditional methods, such as wooden washbacks and worm tubs. In 1971, they built a second distillery, Linkwood B, to double capacity. Though they mothballed Linkwood A...
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Linkwood Distillery was founded in 1821 by Peter Brown in Elgin, Scotland. Peter's son, William Brown, modernised and expanded the distillery in 1868, enhancing its reputation. In 1933, Linkwood was acquired by Distillers Company Limited, which is now Diageo, and it continued to use traditional methods, such as wooden washbacks and worm tubs.
In 1971, they built a second distillery, Linkwood B, to double capacity. Though they mothballed Linkwood A in 1985, Linkwood B continues to operate. Today, much of their whisky goes into blends like Johnnie Walker and White Horse, but Linkwood also enjoys a dedicated following for its light, floral, and fruity single malts, upholding its long-standing reputation for quality.
Gordon and MacPhail are independent bottlers and whisky merchants based at Elgin on Speyside. They buy spirit, from various distilleries, when it is first made, and mature it in their own casks. The family that owns the company, the Urquhart family, are now on the fourth generation of whisky maturation, bottling and distilling experts. This whisky is part of their Distillery Labels range, these are often from distilleries which historically did not have their own bottling, only selling in cask mainly for blending.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Golden.
Aroma - Fruity and fresh, dry sherry. Ripe strawberry and raspberry aromas highlighted by a light lemon-citrus edge. Tangy orange marmalade develops and combines with warm cinnamon and toffee.
Taste - Initially intensely sweet, mellowing with time and the gentle warming spice flavours of cinnamon and clove. Creamy white chocolate develops and entwines with a juicy tangerine edge.
Finish - Medium and rounded with fresh herbal tones and a slightly drying cocoa powder edge.
In 1971, they built a second distillery, Linkwood B, to double capacity. Though they mothballed Linkwood A in 1985, Linkwood B continues to operate. Today, much of their whisky goes into blends like Johnnie Walker and White Horse, but Linkwood also enjoys a dedicated following for its light, floral, and fruity single malts, upholding its long-standing reputation for quality.
Gordon and MacPhail are independent bottlers and whisky merchants based at Elgin on Speyside. They buy spirit, from various distilleries, when it is first made, and mature it in their own casks. The family that owns the company, the Urquhart family, are now on the fourth generation of whisky maturation, bottling and distilling experts. This whisky is part of their Distillery Labels range, these are often from distilleries which historically did not have their own bottling, only selling in cask mainly for blending.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Golden.
Aroma - Fruity and fresh, dry sherry. Ripe strawberry and raspberry aromas highlighted by a light lemon-citrus edge. Tangy orange marmalade develops and combines with warm cinnamon and toffee.
Taste - Initially intensely sweet, mellowing with time and the gentle warming spice flavours of cinnamon and clove. Creamy white chocolate develops and entwines with a juicy tangerine edge.
Finish - Medium and rounded with fresh herbal tones and a slightly drying cocoa powder edge.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig