Linkwood 16 Years 2009 - 2025 #5 Symington's Choice

Linkwood 15 Years 2009 - 2025 #8 Symington's Choice is an impressive single malt from the Speyside region, bottled by Signatory Vintage as part of the exclusive Symington’s Choice series. This whisky has matured for 15 years in a 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt, giving it a deep, rich, and complex character. Linkwood is known for its refined style, and this expression effortlessly combines its elegant floral and fruity notes with the intense sherry cask influence. Bottled at a robust 56.2% ABV, this whisky delivers a powerful yet perfectly balanced experience.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Deep aromas of stewed plums, raisins, and dark chocolate, combined with hints of espresso and spicy oak notes. A touch of orange zest and marzipan adds a delicate sweetness.

Taste

Rich and full-bodied with layers of dried fruit, caramel, and sherry sweetness. The oak influence brings forward notes of clove, nutmeg, and a hint of tobacco. The high ABV is powerful yet beautifully integrated, creating a velvety texture.

Finish

Long and warming, with lingering notes of mocha, roasted nuts, and a light touch of leather. The sherry influence lingers beautifully, leaving a refined, complex, and elegant aftertaste.

Linkwood Distillery

Linkwood Distillery is located in the Speyside region, near Elgin in Moray. Founded in 1821 by Peter Brown, Linkwood has a long and rich history of producing high-quality whiskies. The distillery is known for its traditional production methods and focus on quality.

A unique feature of Linkwood is the use of old oak washbacks, which contribute to the complex flavour profiles of their whiskies. The distillery draws its water from the Millbuies Springs, which contributes to the purity of their products. Linkwood whiskies are known for their elegant and delicate flavour profiles, with notes of flowers, fruit, vanilla and a subtle hint of spice.

The whiskies are mainly matured in a mix of ex-bourbon and sherry casks, making for a rich and layered flavour experience. Linkwood produces single malts as well as whiskies for blends, such as Johnnie Walker and White Horse. The combination of a beautiful location, traditional techniques and high-quality production makes Linkwood a respected name in the world of Scotch whisky.