Best Dram 16 Years Old Linkwood 1st Fill Oloroso Hogshead Single Malt #306431 2008 55,7% Vol. 0,7l
£117.88
Description
The Best Dram Linkwood 16 Years Old is an outstanding single cask bottling for lovers of rare Speyside whiskies with a strong sherry cask influence. Distilled in 2008 at the traditional Linkwood Distillery and bottled in 2024, this fine single malt matured for a full 16 years in a 1st fill Oloroso sherry hogshead with the cask number #306431. The long maturation period in an active Spanish oak cask has given it exceptional depth, aromatic maturity and a particularly multi-layered profile.
With a strong alcohol content of 55.7% vol., not chill-filtered and without colouring, this bottling offers an unadulterated enjoyment experience in its natural state. The combination of Linkwood’s elegant distillery characteristics and the intense, dark notes of Oloroso sherry results in a complex, full-bodied whisky with style and substance – perfect for experienced connoisseurs and discerning collectors.
Tasting NoteColour: Dark amber with a mahogany hue.
Nose: Deep, warm and complex with aromas of sultanas, sherry, dried figs, mocha, cloves, oak and a hint of orange zest.
Flavour: Full-bodied and powerful with notes of dark chocolate, caramel, ripe stone fruit, cinnamon, roasted nuts and fine tannins.
Langs: Very long, spicy and structured with oak spice, balsamic sweetness and a hint of tobacco and leather.
This cask strength Puriste single malt Scotch whisky is ideal for Purist enjoyment at room temperature. A few drops of water can help the complex flavours to develop optimally. It is ideal for whisky tastings, as an exclusive gift for whisky connoisseurs or as a fine digestif after a festive meal.
In culinary terms, this 16-year-old sherry cask whisky pairs wonderfully with dark chocolate, blue cheese, roasted nuts or a piece of matured game – a whisky experience for discerning connoisseurs looking for depth, structure and expressiveness.
