Signatory Rare Res. Linkwood 1974 40.9%

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Only 2 bottles came to Canada, and we've opened one, so there is just 1 for sale! Distilled in May of 1974, the whisky was matured 42 years in a pair of Hogshead casks before bottling at 40.9%. Bottled at cask strength without added colour of filtering. Old, antique-y and oxidized... Scotch Guy's style!

Andrew's Tasting Note

Nose: creamy, honeyed, floral and tropical; decadent, lemon and orange Starburst fruit candies; raspberry puree, vanilla cream and Manuka honey.

Palate: soft, creamy and floral; waxy with lovely soft vanilla notes and rich Manuka honey; bright tropical fruitscome in to focus including pinepaple, kiwi and mango; the citrus Starburst fruit candies are still there as is the raspberry puree; floral and even a touch pine-y, with only the faintest edge of bitter oak.

Finish: medium in length it is coating, elegant and smooth; more creamy vanilla, soft floral tones and bright fruits.

Comment: almost certainly America oak, this is my kiind of dram, old, oxidized and tropical; an excellent example of Linkwood; if you like them light, delicate and complex this malt is for you!

700 ml