Linkwood Cadenhead's Authentic Collection Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Year Old · 2001 Vintage

Colour

Rich amber-gold, crowned with coppery highlights and a whisper of mahogany.

Nose

Opulent orchard fruit opens the nose—pear and golden apple—woven with creamy vanilla and warm oak. A delicate sherry nuance adds raisins and fig, balanced by marmalade. Bright citrus zest and soft floral hints lift the bouquet, while a trace of white pepper and spice lingers inviting the next swirl.

Palate

Full-bodied and oily on the palate, this Linkwood delivers a warm, sherried sweetness at cask strength. Creamy vanilla and toffee mingle with dried fig, raisin and orange zest, wrapped in spice—cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. Rich cocoa and espresso linger, with polished oak and a long, warming finish.

Finish

An extended, warming finish that unfolds from bright orchard fruit into richly sherried depths. Candied orange peel, dried fig and cocoa linger with toasted oak and subtle spice, then slowly fade to a long, fragrant finish of cinnamon, nutmeg and warm resin.