Linkwood 1971 McE Pure Scotch Whisky
| Category | SINGLE MALT |
| Distillery | Linkwood |
| Bottler | John McEwan & Co Ltd. (McE) |
| Bottling Series | - |
| Vintage | 1971 |
| Bottled Year | - |
| Age | 12년 |
| Cask Type | - |
| Cask Number | - |
| Bottles Released | - |
| ABV | 40.0% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Label | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Speyside |
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
노즈에서는 1971년산 링크우드의 12년 숙성에서 비롯된 신선한 꽃향과 곡물 단맛, 옅은 꿀이 두드러진다. 40도라는 낮은 도수가 부드럽게 향을 펼치며 사과 껍질과 가벼운 오크가 명확하게 드러난다. 팰럿은 가볍고 우아한 보디로 미네랄과 시리얼 단맛, 흰 꽃의 균형이 단단하다. 1970년대 초 스피사이드 모르틀라크의 정제된 캐릭터가 또렷이 깃들어 있다. 피니시는 짧지만 깔끔하며 곡물 잔향과 가벼운 후추가 잔잔히 잠겨 있다.
AITasting Notes
Colour
pale gold
air Nose
starts playful and fragrant, on ripe apples and all sorts of herbal teas (rosehip, hawthorn), kiwis, gooseberries, copper pan, violets… It gets then delicately smoky, with also notes of old newspapers (paper and ink). Goes on with a little honey and marmalade, vanilla, hints of motor oil… Lots happening, great!
restaurant Palate
very sweet, starting on lots of orange cake, ripe apples again, cereals… Something metallic as well (old bottle effect?) It’s also rather liquoricy, getting slightly bitter after a moment (walnut skins). Lots of body considering both its age and its ABV. Hints of gooseberries and white peaches with a little caramel. Really good. The finish isn’t too long (of course) but still nicely balanced between praline / nougats and walnut skin. Less complex on the palate but it’s a very good old whisky altogether. 85 points . Linkwood 12 yo (40%, OB, castle label, 1980’s)