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Linkwood 1996/2026 - Anniversary Release - Cask #8274 - G&M CC CS

Profile: Linkwood 1996/2026 - Anniversary Release - Cask #8274 - G&M CC CS at a glance

  • Speyside signature: From the Linkwood Distillery in Scotland’s Speyside region, this single malt reflects the area’s elegant, fruit-forward style.
  • One cask, one vintage: Distilled in 1996 and bottled in 2026, this whisky matured for decades in Cask #8274 as a distinctly individual single-cask release.
  • Natural presentation: Bottled at 50.4% ABV and without added colour, it is presented by Gordon & MacPhail in a natural form with clear cask influence.
  • Balanced style: The profile brings together fruit, gentle spice and subtle oak notes in a composed whisky with depth and calm confidence.

Portrait: What defines Linkwood 1996/2026 - Anniversary Release - Cask #8274 - G&M CC CS

Linkwood is one of those Speyside distilleries whose whiskies tend to impress through elegance rather than loudness. That same approach shapes this Gordon & MacPhail bottling: a single malt that focuses on balance, maturity and the refined interaction of spirit and cask. Over many years, its character was allowed to develop slowly, without being rushed.

The result is a whisky with a composed presence and a clear structure. Long maturation in a single cask lends depth and individuality, while bottling at cask strength preserves the aromas in their original form. The outcome is a Linkwood that combines classic Speyside fruitiness with mature oak spice while remaining unmistakably authentic.

As an Anniversary Release, this single malt feels both collectible and rewarding to drink. It is well suited to whisky lovers who appreciate classic Scotch with layered cask notes and enjoy discovering how time shapes flavour in the glass. Enjoyed neat, it reveals its full personality особенно clearly.

Tasting Notes: How Linkwood 1996/2026 - Anniversary Release - Cask #8274 - G&M CC CS tastes

  • Aroma: Ripe apples, bright citrus and a floral hint reminiscent of rose petals, rounded off by a gentle touch of honey.
  • Palate: Toffee, vanilla and soft spice unfold on the tongue, supported by a well-integrated oak presence.
  • Finish: Long, elegant and lightly dry, with restrained wood spice and a lingering trace of fruit.
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail
Bottling Date: 2026
Alcohol: 50,40%vol.
Distillery: Linkwood
Destillation Date: 1996
Coloured: Natural Colour
Volume: 0,7l
Country: Scotland
Product Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Product Category: Whisky
Product brand: Gordon & MacPhail
Region: Speyside
Responsible food business operator: Gordon & MacPhail , 92110 Clichy, France

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