Scotch

Linkwood, Prima & Ultima Second Release

Brand Name
Linkwood
Subcategory
Single Malt
Region, Country
Speyside, Scotland
ABV
52.9%
Age
39 years
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Rating
92

This exceptional Linkwood is part of a pioneering maturation trial, combining 12 years in refill casks with over 25 years in four new Pedro Ximenez/Oloroso-seasoned American oak casks. The result is a whisky of remarkable depth, where rich sherry flavors blend seamlessly with creamy texture and toasted, spicy notes from the new oak. For the Prima & Ultima Second Release, master of malts Maureen Robinson noted: “With its long, sweet-spicy finish and lingering hints of chocolate, this is a truly unique whisky."

Nose

Nutmeg, cinnamon, candied orange, polished oak

Palate

Buttserscotch, ripe plum, stewed fruits

Finish

Nutmeg, cinnamon, dark chocolate

Rich mince pies, candied orange and polished oak set up a warmly spiced nose. The palate stays creamy with ripe plum sweetness and a drying PX influence. Water rounds it out. The finish is long, warm and lightly chocolatey.

Alex Martin
Score
92

Style

4
Body
5
Richness
0
Smoke
3
Sweetness

Details

Company
Bottler
Bottle size
0.7L
No of bottles
701
Cask Influence
Bottling date
2021
Cask strength
Chill-Filtered
Natural colour
Yes
Additives
No
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92
Scotch

Linkwood, Prima & Ultima Second Release

Brand name
Linkwood
Subcategory
Single Malt
Region, Country
Speyside, Scotland
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