Linkwood Distillery
ABV 46%
Insubstantial.
Dave Broom
Dun Bheagan
Ian Macleod
Brand
Ian Macleod
Bottler
Aged 11 Years
Expression
Single Malt
Type
11
Age (Years)
46%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: A little closed. Light with some fruity sweetness '
Palate: Better than the nose, quite liquorice. Smooth with decent balance.
Finish: Cranberry jelly.
Comment: Insubstantial.
Score: 7.3
Taster
Nose: A sweet, perfumed cakiness, like a Battenburg or a sweet sponge. Treacle. Sweet egginess, like a custard tart or scambled egg even. Stewed plums or stewed rhubarb.
Palate: Very sweet and then grassy.
Finish: A little burnt caramel.
Comment: Pleasant, sweet and light in character despite its deep colour.
Score: 7.5
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