{"product_id":"artist-15-dark-side-of-the-moon-30-year-speyside-whisky","title":"ARTIST #15 Dark Side of the Moon 30 Year Speyside Whisky","description":"The autumn sun filters through weathered warehouse windows, casting amber light across rows of sleeping casks. In this sacred space at Linkwood Distillery, something extraordinary has been waiting three decades to emerge - ARTIST #15 The Dark Side of the Moon, a 30-year Speyside single malt Scotch whisky that captures the essence of time itself at 51.0% ABV.\n\nThis remarkable expression tells the story of Linkwood Distillery's mastery, where the Speyside tradition of elegant, floral whiskies meets the patience of true craftsmanship. Distilled in 1995 and individually selected by La Maison Du Whisky for ARTIST's 15th Anniversary collection, this whisky spent its final maturation in a 1st Fill Pedro Ximénez hogshead, where Spanish sherry sweetness married with Highland oak to create something truly celestial.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark chocolate shavings, honeyed figs, polished leather, autumn orchard fruits, hint of cedar smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich Christmas cake, Pedro Ximénez raisins, warm baking spices, toasted almonds, aged oak tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with dark fruit compote, espresso beans, lingering sherry sweetness\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\u003eSpeyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51.0%\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\u003e30 Years\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\u003eCask Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1st Fill PX Hogshead Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e339 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCask Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#21\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\u003eSpecial Celebrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark life's most meaningful moments with this anniversary expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContemplative Evening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Savor neat in your favorite chair as winter settles in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Cabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e A centerpiece for serious Scotch whisky enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvestment Purchase:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of only 339 bottles from this exceptional cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does ARTIST #15 Dark Side of the Moon taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 30-year Linkwood offers a complex profile dominated by Pedro Ximénez sherry influence - rich dark fruits, chocolate, and Christmas spices balanced by Speyside's signature elegance. The high proof delivers intensity while maintaining the distillery's refined character, with layers of honeyed orchard fruits and warm oak that unfold slowly on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I drink this whisky neat or with water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 51.0% ABV, this whisky rewards patient exploration both neat and with a few drops of water. Start neat to experience the full intensity, then add water gradually to unlock hidden floral notes and soften the sherry richness. The high proof means a small amount of water can dramatically open up new flavor dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this ARTIST release special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a commemorative 15th Anniversary bottling limited to just 339 bottles from a single cask at Linkwood Distillery. The combination of 30 years aging, 1st Fill PX hogshead finishing, and individual cask selection by La Maison Du Whisky creates a unique expression that won't be replicated, making it both a remarkable drinking experience and a collector's piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this compare to other aged Speyside whiskies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many aged Speysides focus on delicate florals, this Linkwood expression leans into richer, darker territory thanks to the PX hogshead finish. It shares DNA with other premium aged Speysides like Macallan 25 or Glenfarclas 30, but the sherry influence here is more concentrated and the proof higher, delivering more intensity than typical commercial bottlings from the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this whisky worth the investment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only 339 bottles from a single 30-year-old cask, this represents exceptional rarity in the Scotch whisky market. Linkwood's reputation for quality, combined with the extended aging and premium PX finishing, positions this as both an outstanding drinking whisky and a collectible that's likely to appreciate given its scarcity and provenance.\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":"Artist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43384272945226,"sku":"A15DSOTM30YSW","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/6095\/7258\/files\/front_f1c9e05f-f2c8-4bf7-a1a9-b0457245e2f5.jpg?v=1772907882","url":"https:\/\/theoldrickhouse.com\/products\/artist-15-dark-side-of-the-moon-30-year-speyside-whisky","provider":"The Old Rickhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}