Linkwood Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Single Malt Scotch Whisky 16 Year Old · 1998 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery highlights and a ruby-tinted glow.

Nose

Delicate and fragrant, the nose balances orchard fruit and honey with plush red-wine richness: cherry, blackberry and a hint of fig. Subtle vanilla, toasted oak and gentle spice weave through a silky, wine-kissed sweetness, signaling red wine cask maturation.

Palate

Silky and balanced on the palate, this Linkwood offers ripe red fruit—cherry, plum, a touch of raspberry—lifted by red wine cask influence. Gentle spice and subtle cocoa mingle with polished oak, while soft tannins provide structure without harsh edges. The mid-length finish carries a wine-fresh sweetness, expanding into toasted oak and a whisper of clove, leaving a warm, creamy memory.

Finish

Wine-kissed finish with cherry, plum and blackberry lingering over cocoa and toasted oak. Velvet tannins drift through the aftertaste, with delicate spice and a hint of leather, leaving a warm, elegant glow that endures.