The Linkwood 16 Year Old (Distilled 1998, Bottled 2015) is an exceptional independent bottling from the German producer Maltbarn. Selected from a single bourbon cask, this expression—often designated as bottling series No. 37—yielded a highly limited run of just 205 bottles and is bottled at a cask strength of 49.3% ABV.
Key Specifications and Parameters
- Distillery: Linkwood (Speyside, Scotland)
Independent Bottler: Maltbarn, Bottling Number: No. 37
- Vintage: 1998
- Bottling Year: 2015
- Age: 16 years
- Cask Type: Bourbon Cask
- ABV: 49.3%
- Total Bottles: Limited Edition of 205 bottles
Tasting Profile & Ratings
- Nose: Displays earthy, botanical, and rooty undertones (such as gentian and ginseng) layered with soft barley, ripe apples, and a touch of vanilla.
- Palate: Brighter and fresher than the nose suggests, opening with vivid citrus (lemon, orange, grapefruit) and hints of lychee, coconut, and lemon rind.
- Finish: A rather long, crisp finish leaving notes of spearmint, lemon drops, and light barley.
Highly regarded as a "friendly and light" but thoroughly vibrant Speyside single malt, earning strong scores from whisky reviewers like Whiskyfun.
