Linkwood 26 yo (1984/2011), Adelphi – Selection, 53,2%

Review #815

Another dark single cask from Adelphi, bottled from a Sherry cask with the cask number 5269. Only 216 bottles were made. A rich smell of dried fruits and ripe cherries in the smell. Oak with just a hint of vanilla in the background. One of those whiskies you could smell all night!

Heavily Sherry influenced in the taste, with tannins coming through. A long rich finish, full of dried fruits, oak spices and candied apples. Perfect transition from the initial taste to the finish!

This is just a superb quality Sherry bomb! The high strength is just perfect for this expression. Adelphi have done it once again – they must have superb access to casks! I will give this 92/100 (23/23/23/23).