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Linkwood 1995/2025 - 30 Year Old - 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead #4- Sig Symingtons Choice

Profile: Linkwood 1995/2025 - 30 Years - 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead #4- Sig Symington's Choice at a glance

  • Speyside origin: Linkwood represents an elegant single malt from Scotland’s Speyside, a region valued for whiskies that are approachable yet nuanced.
  • Sherry cask maturation: Three decades in a first fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead have given this whisky a mature, dark-fruited character and notable depth.
  • Signatory selection: As part of Sig Symington’s Choice, this single cask was chosen for its character and maturity and bottled in its natural form.
  • Powerful and unadorned: At 50.9% vol., the whisky brings presence without losing balance; no colouring was added.
  • Limited vintage: Distilled in 1995 and bottled in 2025, this release combines long ageing with the personality of a single cask.

Portrait: What defines the Linkwood 1995/2025 - 30 Years - 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead #4- Sig Symington's Choice

Linkwood is one of Speyside’s quieter names, and that restraint is part of its appeal: the distillery is known for a clean, refined spirit that can shine especially well when given the right cask. In this release, the first fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead has left a clear mark over more than 30 years, shaping the whisky with dark fruit, spice and a warm, mature expression.

With Sig Symington’s Choice, Signatory focuses on casks selected not only for age, but for personality. Cask number 4 was distilled in 1995 and bottled in 2025 at natural strength, without added colouring, with the emphasis firmly on authenticity and cask influence. The result is a single malt that does not rely on loud aromas, but instead impresses with depth, structure and a convincing balance of sherry sweetness and oak spice.

For fans of classic Speyside whiskies with a pronounced cask profile, this is a release with real substance. The long maturation brings elegance, while the Oloroso cask contributes richness and a dark amber to mahogany appearance. It is a whisky for quiet moments of enjoyment, revealing new layers with every sip.

Tasting Notes: How the Linkwood 1995/2025 - 30 Years - 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead #4- Sig Symington's Choice tastes

  • Aroma: Ripe dried fruits, especially figs and raisins, meet orange peel, roasted nuts and a hint of dark chocolate.
  • Palate: The palate shows a dense mix of toffee, creamy caramel and warming cinnamon, supported by a pleasant malty backbone.
  • Finish: The finish is long and dry-warm, with dark chocolate, dried fruit and gentle oak spice.
Bottler: Signatory
Bottling Date: 2025
Alcohol: 50,90%vol.
Age: 30 year old
Distillery: Linkwood
Destillation Date: 1995
Coloured: Natural Colour
Volume: 0,7l
Country: Scotland
Product Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Product Category: Whisky
Product brand: Signatory
Region: Speyside
Responsible food business operator: Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky Co. Ltd., Mackenstedter Str. 7, 28816 Stuhr, Deutschland

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