Linkwood Douglas of Drumlanrig Whisky 8 Year Old · 1997 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with copper-gold highlights and a warm mahogany core, a sun-burnished hue rich with sherry influence.

Nose

Rich sherried aroma of dark dried fruits—raisin, fig and prune—mingles with orange zest, honeyed vanilla and toasted almond. Spices perch on the edge of cinnamon and clove, lifted by oak, with a whisper of cocoa and leather. Warm, inviting, and distinctly Speyside.

Palate

Opulent and sherried, this Linkwood coats the palate with dried fig, raisin and orange zest, layered over toffee and cocoa. Spices—cinnamon and clove—drift through polished oak, while a creamy, velvety texture holds the mouth. Long finish of dark fruit, nuts and a whisper of espresso.

Finish

Silky, persistent finish with sherry-draped fruit. Raisin, vanilla, and dark cherry linger, lifted by toasted oak and gentle spice. The warmth remains long and refined, fading to a cocoa-tinged whisper of oak and dried fruit that slowly recedes.