Brand | Linkwood | Cask# | 4242 |
Series | Cask Strength Collection | Vintage | 1997 |
Bottler | Signatory Vintage (SV) | Bottled | 2019 |
Casks | Hogshead | Age | 21yo |
ABV | 59.7% | Non-Cillfiltered | yes |
Whiskybase ID | 146671 | Natural color | yes |
Remarks:
Notes of a blind tasting:
very multilayered and very complex in the nose and on the palate. In the finish I find it a bit too sour.
Overall I rate this Whisky 89/100 points
- Nose: 92/100 points
spicy oak, fruity, leather, some citrus fruits, slightly hot, berries, honey, some caramel comes after a while, slightly malty, floral notes, very complex - Taste: 90/100 points
Strongly fruity start, now there are dried fruits, raisins, the berries again, citrus fruits, honey, leather, spicy oak, slightly acidic - Finish: 86/100 points
Strongly fruity, slightly malty, the sourness is more pronounced here.
Review written on 2021-12-14