Gordon & MacPhail’s Linkwood 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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Whiskey: Gordon & MacPhail’s Linkwood 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch

This Gordon & MacPhail Linkwood 15 Year was a finalist at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge in 2017, earning 95 points.

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Size: 750ML

Proof: 86 (43% ABV)

Origin: Scotland

Distillery: Linkwood distillery

Between 1872 and 1873 William Brown, revamped the distillery with the help of architect Methven, after replacing the old facility at the same location, the new distillery was equipped with a capacity of 227,000 liters per year. After William Browns death in 1893, Linkwood-Glenlivet was created by the Browns family in 1898, adopting the famous moniker in an attempt to cash in on the success of Glenlivet. The distillery was then further extended to a capacity of 454,000 liters per year. After changing hands several times, the company is now owned by the industry giant Diageo, who added two extra pairs of stills and tripled whisky production at Linkwood. They produce blends for Johnnie Walker, Haig, Bells and White Horse. Linkwood is now a workhorse of the Diageo machine producing whisky for blends such as Johnnie Walker, Haig, Bells and White Horse with only a minuscule 2% used for single malts. This Gordon & MacPhail Linkwood 15 Year was a finalist at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge in 2017, earning 95 points.

Gordon & MacPhail’s Linkwood 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes

Nose: Fresh and fragrant with heavy sherry influences. Followed by delicate fruit notes.

Palate: The palate is dense with sweetness, very smooth and creamy, with a delicate spicy edge. Some nutty influences – Brazil nuts.

Finish: The finish is medium length.

Distillery Information

The Linkwood Distillery is a whisky distillery in Elgin, in the Speyside region of Scotland. It is owned by the drinks giant Diageo. The distillery was built in 1821 by Peter Brown with two stills, and started production in 1825 with a capacity of 4,500 litres per year. The distillery was operated by James Walker until Browns death in 1868, after which the distillery got under control of his son, William Brown.