Linkwood | 11 Jahre | 2012/2023 | #102+103 | Signatory Vintage | 46%

The Linkwood Distillery, founded in 1821 by Peter Brown, is located on the outskirts of Elgin in the Speyside region of Scotland. Known for its fresh and floral aromas, the distillery holds a significant place in the history of Scottish whisky.

After a comprehensive renovation by the founder's son, William Brown, in 1874, the distillery continued to develop and underwent several modernizations, particularly in the 1970s when a second distillery was built opposite the original.

Linkwood primarily produces whisky for blends such as Johnnie Walker and White Horse but also offers some notable single malt releases. Popular releases include the Linkwood 12 Years from the Flora & Fauna series and independent bottlings by Gordon & MacPhail. These whiskies are known for their light, fruity flavor profile with notes of apple, pear, and vanilla, accompanied by a hint of smoke and a pleasant texture.

The distillery uses water from the Millbuies Spring and distills in traditional copper pot stills. Maturation takes place in a mix of bourbon and sherry casks, contributing to the complexity and depth of the whiskies.

Signatory Vintage, based in Perthshire, Scotland, is a leading independent bottler known since its founding in 1988 by Andrew Symington for its exquisite and rare Scottish whiskies. With access to approximately 35,000 casks, Signatory offers an impressive range of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies that highlight the unique properties of each individual cask.

Diverse Premium Quality Offerings

The Signatory Vintage product range includes regular bottlings at 43% alcohol content, a cask strength series, and a non-chill-filtered series. Each of these series is appreciated for their purity and authenticity, as they forego artificial colorants and chill filtration. These practices help preserve the natural taste and color of the whisky, which is particularly popular among connoisseurs.

Preservers of History

A special aspect of Signatory Vintage is their commitment to preserving whiskies from closed distilleries. These bottlings offer enthusiasts the rare opportunity to taste whiskies from a bygone era of whisky production. The acquisition of the Edradour Distillery in 2002 marked another milestone for Signatory Vintage, as they now also oversee the distillation process themselves, thus gaining greater control over production.

Exclusive Bottlings and Collectibles

Among the notable releases are the Cask Strength Collection, which offers whiskies at cask strength, and the Silent Stills series, which includes the last available quantities from no longer existing distilleries. These series are particularly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs looking for extraordinary and limited editions.