Linkwood 10 yo (2012/2022), Adelphi Selection, 59.9%

Introduction

Linkwood 10-year-old is a distinguished single malt whisky, carefully selected by the respected independent bottler Adelphi, known for their discerning taste and commitment to showcasing each distillery’s unique character.

Production Method

• Raw materials: Scottish malted barley, processed at the Linkwood Distillery in Speyside, a region celebrated for its exceptional water quality and ideal whisky-making climate
• Distillation process: Traditional Scottish copper pot still distillation, allowing for the development of Linkwood’s characteristic fruity and floral profile
• Maturation: Aged for 10 years in what was likely a carefully selected oak cask, allowing the spirit to develop complexity while maintaining its distinctive distillery character
• Special techniques: Adelphi’s meticulous cask selection process ensures only exceptional barrels are chosen for single cask bottling, with no chill-filtration and natural coloring to preserve authentic flavors

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fresh orchard fruits, particularly green apple and pear, with delicate floral notes, vanilla sweetness, and subtle oak spice
• Palate: Rich and full-bodied with the cask strength delivering intense fruit flavors, complemented by honey, malt, and warming spices with a creamy mouthfeel
• Finish: Long and warming with lingering sweet spices, dried fruits, and a gentle oak influence that balances the power of the high ABV

Recommended Serving

• Serving temperature: Room temperature (16-18°C)
• Glass recommendation: Tulip-shaped whisky glass or Glencairn to concentrate the aromas
• Serving ideas: Best enjoyed neat to appreciate the full complexity, though a few drops of spring water can open up additional flavor dimensions
• Food pairings: Pairs wonderfully with dark chocolate, aged cheeses, or dried fruits; alternatively, enjoy as a contemplative after-dinner dram

Product Specifications

• Alcohol content: 59.9% ABV (cask strength)
• Bottle size: 70cl (standard)
• Country/Region of origin: Scotland, Speyside
• Certifications/Awards: Selected by Adelphi, one of Scotland’s most respected independent bottlers known for their exacting standards

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

This Linkwood 10-year-old represents a singular expression of Speyside whisky excellence, captured at the peak of its maturation journey by Adelphi’s expert selectors.

With only one cask bottled, this release is inherently limited and represents a fleeting opportunity to experience a truly distinctive expression of Linkwood distillery character.

Adelphi’s reputation as one of Scotland’s most discerning independent bottlers ensures that only casks of exceptional quality make it to the bottling hall, guaranteeing a superior whisky experience.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

Adelphi selections are consistently sought after by knowledgeable whisky enthusiasts and collectors worldwide, who recognize the company’s impeccable cask selection criteria.

By choosing this Linkwood, you join a discerning group of whisky aficionados who value authentic, non-chill filtered, cask strength expressions that showcase a distillery’s true character.

The appreciation of such carefully selected single cask bottlings reflects a deeper understanding of whisky craftsmanship and the subtle complexities that make each cask unique.

From Speyside to You

Each bottle represents not just a whisky but the culmination of generations of Scottish distilling heritage, passed from the craftspeople of Linkwood through Adelphi’s expert selectors and into your glass.

The remarkable balance of power and elegance in this cask strength expression demonstrates why Linkwood is treasured by blenders and connoisseurs alike for its refined and distinctive character.

By savoring this Linkwood 10-year-old, you become part of a tradition of appreciation for fine Speyside whisky that connects enthusiasts across the world – uncork, pour, and discover what makes this single cask worthy of the Adelphi selection.