Linkwood
Former Linkwood manager Roderick McKenzie is said to have been so convinced that even the smallest change to the surroundings could affect the maturing whisky that he allegedly banned the removal of spiderwebs from the warehouses, fearing the "artificial" disturbance might harm the malt. Whether the anecdote is literally true or not, it fits perfectly with a distillery that has preserved much of its traditional working methods since its founding by Peter Brown in 1821. After several expansions and changes of ownership - most recently to United Distillers & Vintners, Diageo's predecessor, in 1992 - the Linkwood malt still disappears largely into famous blends such as Johnnie Walker, White Horse and Dimple, while official bottlings remain a genuine rarity among connoisseurs.CODE: BLACK25
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Is the spiderweb story actually true?
Whether literally true or legend, the anecdote about manager Roderick McKenzie, who allegedly feared any change to the warehouse environment, is a fixed part of Linkwood folklore and symbolises the distillery's remarkable continuity since 1821.
Why is Linkwood so rare as a single malt?
For decades, most of the output has gone into well-known blends such as Johnnie Walker, White Horse and Dimple. Official single malt bottlings are correspondingly rare, which is why independent bottlers like Murray McDavid or Gordon & MacPhail are often the most accessible source for malt fans.
Flavour profile
Taste: Classic Speyside: lightly smoky with floral notes, ripe fruit and a pleasant sweetness with a full body.
Recommended enjoyment: Neat at room temperature, to let the floral fruit character shine.
As the official Flora & Fauna bottling is not currently listed, we recommend the Linkwood PX & Oloroso Sherry Finish by Murray McDavid as a currently available alternative.
Facts and figures
Founded 1821 by Peter Brown near Elgin, Speyside. Rebuilt 1871/1872 by son William Brown. Part of Diageo since 1992 (via United Distillers & Vintners). Capacity approx. 3,500,000 litres.