{"title":"Linkwood","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"linkwood-15-year-single-malt-scotch-whisky-2022-release","title":"Linkwood 15 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 2022 Release","description":"Deep in the heart of Speyside, where Highland streams meet the patience of oak, Linkwood 15 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky represents the pure expression of one exceptional bourbon barrel. Bottled at natural cask strength of 50% ABV, this single cask release captures fifteen years of careful maturation in a bourbon barrel, creating a whisky that bridges the gentle florals of Speyside with the deeper complexities only time can bestow.\n\nFrom the legendary Linkwood Distillery, renowned for producing some of Speyside's most elegant and complex single malts since 1821, this expression showcases the distillery's commitment to traditional methods and exceptional cask selection. Hunter Laing \u0026amp; Co's expert curation has brought forth one of only 306 bottles from bourbon barrel HL19975, distilled in July 2006 and bottled in February 2022, making this a truly limited and collectable expression.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate floral bouquet, wild berries, fresh green ferns, orchard blossoms, subtle vanilla oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp green apples, dark chocolate richness, white pepper spice, honey sweetness, toasted almonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, lingering pepper spice, dried herbs, gentle oak tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.0% (100 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinkwood Distillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeyside, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Bourbon Barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottle Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e306 bottles (HL19975)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottler\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHunter Laing \u0026amp; Co Ltd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening Contemplation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Savoring neat by the fireside, allowing each sip to reveal layers of Speyside character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhisky Collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rare single cask expression from one of Speyside's most respected distilleries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Celebrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marking significant moments with a truly exceptional and limited single malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGifting Connoisseurs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Presenting serious whisky enthusiasts with something truly unique and memorable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Linkwood 15 Year taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinkwood 15 Year offers a classic Speyside profile elevated by bourbon barrel maturation, beginning with delicate floral and berry notes on the nose, followed by a palate of crisp apples, rich chocolate, and warming pepper spice. The long finish carries lingering pepper and gentle oak, showcasing the perfect balance between the distillery's elegant house style and the influence of fifteen years in American oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this Linkwood good for cocktails or best neat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis single cask Linkwood is best appreciated neat or with a few drops of water to open up the complex aromatics. At 50% ABV and with only 306 bottles available, this expression showcases nuances that would be lost in cocktails. Add a splash of water if desired to reveal additional floral and fruit notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I store and serve Linkwood 15 Year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore upright in a cool, dark place away from temperature fluctuations. Serve neat in a tulip-shaped whisky glass at room temperature, allowing it to breathe for a few minutes before tasting. The high proof and complex character benefit from slow, contemplative sipping to appreciate the full range of flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this Linkwood special compared to other releases?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a single cask release from bourbon barrel HL19975, meaning every bottle comes from the same exceptional cask that yielded only 306 bottles total. Unlike standard bottlings that blend multiple casks, this offers the pure expression of one outstanding barrel's fifteen-year maturation, making each bottle part of an unrepeatable and highly collectable release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Linkwood 15 Year worth the investment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors and Speyside enthusiasts, this single cask Linkwood represents exceptional value as one of only 306 bottles from a distinguished distillery with a stellar reputation. The combination of 15-year age statement, cask strength bottling, and single barrel provenance from Hunter Laing's expert selection makes this a worthwhile addition to any serious whisky collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Linkwood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43345401282634,"sku":"L15YSMSW2022R","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/6095\/7258\/files\/front_ebbec439-04ee-40a8-80ac-b4480a320686.jpg?v=1772169336"}],"url":"https:\/\/theoldrickhouse.com\/collections\/linkwood.oembed","provider":"The Old Rickhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}