{"product_id":"scotch-drinkers-only-private-cask-selection-linkwood-15-year-old-cask-308130-speyside-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Scotch Drinkers Only Private Cask Selection Linkwood 15 Year Old Cask #308130 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLinkwood is one of Speyside’s quiet greats. The distillery near Elgin, owned by Diageo, produces an elegant, fruity, floral spirit that has long been prized by blenders, and as independent bottlers point out, “you can only find their single malt through independent bottlers” because the owner rarely releases it as a single malt. Among whisky enthusiasts, it has a devoted following, and a well-aged Linkwood in a quiet cask is how many people prefer to taste it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThat’s what this is. Scotch Drinkers Only selected and bottled this single cask exclusively for its Private Cask Selection: 15 years in a single refill ex-bourbon barrel (cask \u003ccode dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e#308130\u003c\/code\u003e), and bottled at natural cask strength, 53.6% ABV (107.2 proof), with natural color and no chill filtration. A refill barrel has already been used, so it gives up less flavor, which, in the distributor’s words, “keeps the cask influence restrained, allowing elegant orchard fruit, floral character and creamy malt to lead.” Only 248 bottles were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe flyer’s profile reads like a spring orchard. The nose offers “ripe pear, green apple, white peach, wildflower honey, vanilla cream, fresh-cut grass, lemon blossom and soft oak.” The palate is “silky orchard fruit, vanilla custard, buttery shortbread, malted barley, toasted almond, citrus zest and floral honey.” The finish is “long and softly warming, with sweet malt, vanilla, citrus peel, delicate oak and lingering floral sweetness.” The distributor’s overall summary is “a whisky of remarkable balance and sophistication.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo independent reviews have been published for this cask. It’s a light, graceful, unsherried Speyside malt, a refreshing counterpoint to the sherried and peated bottlings in the same portfolio, and an easy recommendation for customers who like Glenlivet, Glenfiddich 15, or Balvenie but want something at cask strength with more character. A few drops of water open up the floral honey and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eScotch Drinkers Only Private Cask Selection Linkwood 15 Year Old is a single cask (\u003ccode dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e#308130\u003c\/code\u003e) from Linkwood Distillery in Speyside, Scotland, matured 15 years in a refill ex-bourbon barrel. Selected and bottled for Scotch Drinkers Only (Sacks Dynamic Operations LLC) at natural cask strength, 53.6% ABV \/ 107.2 proof, natural colour, non-chill filtered, 700ml. 248 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo independent critic reviews or ratings are published for this cask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScotch Drinkers Only (distributor’s description):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An elegant single cask Linkwood selected and bottled exclusively for the Scotch Drinkers Only range... The refill bourbon barrel allows Linkwood’s delicate fruit, floral character, and creamy malt to take center stage, resulting in a whisky of remarkable balance and sophistication.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRipe pear, green apple, and white peach, with wildflower honey, vanilla cream, fresh-cut grass, lemon blossom, and soft oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilky orchard fruit, vanilla custard, buttery shortbread, malted barley, toasted almond, citrus zest, and floral honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and softly warming, with sweet malt, vanilla, citrus peel, delicate oak, and lingering floral sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky — Single Cask, Cask Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53.6% ABV \/ 107.2 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefill ex-bourbon barrel \u003ccode dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e#308130\u003c\/code\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutturn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e248 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural colour; non-chill filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinkwood — Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScotch Drinkers Only Private Cask Selection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAn elegant, unsherried, floral-and-orchard-fruit Speyside malt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRipe pear, green apple, white peach, wildflower honey, vanilla custard, shortbread, almond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh fruit and pear tarts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShortbread and almond cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, creamy cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight seafood and smoked salmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEnjoy neat, with a few drops of water to open the floral honey and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45861956124738,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Scotch_Drinkers_Only_Private_Cask_Selection_Linkwood_15_Year_Old_Cask_308130_Speyside_Single_Malt_Scotch_Whisky_700ml.jpg?v=1793398407","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/scotch-drinkers-only-private-cask-selection-linkwood-15-year-old-cask-308130-speyside-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}