LINKWOOD 25 Year Old Gordon & Macphail, 46% ABV

Elegance and a lot of restraint in this superb 25-year-old version of Linkwood. Accustomed to the first-fill sherry butt editions, full of prunes and rancio, this bottling breaks away from the classic releases by Gordon & MacPhail. Less sherry influence, and the distillery’s character shines through: a lot of zesty and floral freshness, heady.

Tasting Notes

Red fruits, blackcurrants, and cherries with background notes of malted barley and pastry on shortbread. Coffee, honey, and finally, some rancio notes emerge with the “cherry on top,” a hint of passion fruit. Truly a masterpiece!

Key Information

Serving Suggestions
First things first, be comfortable, relaxed and free from distractions. Pour a healthy amount (15-25ml) into a nosing glass (e.g., glencairn) and let it sit for a while. We recommend a minute of resting in the glass for every year in the cask. Otherwise, let it settle down for 5-10 minutes at least.

Help yourself to a 'warm up dram' in the meantime - something simple to open up the palate. When ready, start nosing the spirit, followed by sipping it (noting how it arrives on your palate and its development), and finally the finish. Take your time to get to know the spirit, noting its expression, character, depth, complexity and flavours. These can all change with adding drops of water so play around to find different sides of the spirit and identity a personal sweet spot for yourself!

But always remember, the best way to drink it is the way you like it!