SKENE DHU HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT WHISKY

A VICTORIAN BRAND RE-BORN IN 2022

 This month, Skene Scotch Whisky Ltd has relaunched “Skene Dhu” Highland whisky, which was last sold in Victorian times.   The ‘journey’ of this brand takes us from a tavern in London to a famous whisky bottler of times long past and finally to a wonderful Linkwood 14 year Old ex European Oloroso Oak Single Malt Whisky.   

The Cock Tavern in Fulham 

The Cock Tavern can be found at 360 North End Road, Fulham, London, England.  It is a pub with a very long and proud history.  It was first licensed in 1713, rebuilt in 1813, and rebuilt again in 1895.   For a long period in the Nineteenth century, it was run by various members of the Agar family.

Victorian drinks menu

So, what was the Cock Tavern serving to customers back when the Agar family ran it in Victorian times?    Well, amazingly, we do actually know because of an advert, placed by Charles Agar, Proprietor, in the 1893 Christmas Supplement to the West London Observer.  Amongst others, drinks on offer included:  Brandy; Champagne Brandy; Brown or Pale Ale; Rum; Gin; Sherry; Port; Claret; Bottled Beers; Stout; Vintage Champagne; Irish Whiskey and Scotch Whisky.   A fine selection!

Certain whiskies were even available by the case for just 42 Shillings (£2.10 in today’s money).   As can be seen from the extract from the advert below, these whiskies included one called “Skene Dhu”.   This brand name was a reference to the small twin-edged Scottish dagger historically carried in a Scotsman’s hose or long boot.    However, the “Skene Dhu” spelling used is unique, being different from the more now more common ‘sgian-dubh’ or ‘skean dhu’.

“Skene Dhu” Whisky – Bottle label patent

In 1905, just over a decade after Charles Agar’s advert, a “Skene Dhu” whisky label was patented by Alexander Ferguson & Co.    At the time, this company was a very big player in the Scotch whisky industry, shipping then famous brands all over the world.   Indeed, it was Alex Ferguson & Co who first patented the famous “Claymore” blended whisky.

A part copy of the 1905 “Skene Dhu” label patent application is below.  The ‘signature’ is in the handwriting of none other than Sir James Calder, who was then a whisky ‘A-lister’.  He was involved with both Alexander Macdonald from the Stronachie Distillery and Ainslie & Helibron.  All are lost to us now, but were huge names in past times.

The original “Skene Dhu” label patent was re-discovered recently.  Andrew Skene, who is interested in whisky history, was looking through books of old label designs in the Patent Office and was stunned to find one bearing his surname.   As luck would have it, the original “Skene Dhu” label patent had time-expired.  So, Andrew was able to take out a fresh patent in his name and now owns the original design.

 Skene Scotch Whisky Ltd 

Andrew Skene owns Skene Scotch Whisky, which is an independent whisky company.   In recent years, the firm has concentrated on buying and selling casks in bond.   However, in Autumn 2020, they once again started bottling whisky under their own labels.   It is early days, with stock currently being either wholesaled to Far Eastern distributors or retailed to UK drinkers through Skene Scotch Whisky’s own website and a select handful of whisky shops.

“Skene Dhu” Linkwood 14 Year Old retro label bottling

The most exciting project which Skene Scotch Whisky has been working on is a ‘retro-bottling’ bearing a “Skene Dhu” label based on the original 1905 design.

We set aside a Linkwood 14 year single malt whisky for this bottling, which had been matured in European ex-sherry oak.   Linkwood was chosen because Andrew Skene’s ancestors lived in “Burnside of Linkwood”, where they were coopers. 

“Skene Dhu” Linkwood 2008 14 Year Old ex Oloroso European Oak Single Malt Whisky is now available for just £65 directly from Skene Scotch Whisky Ltd via https://skenewhisky.com/product/skene-dhu-linkwood-14-year-old-single-malt/

Get ready for a single cask adventure as we track down new flavour experiences!

AN EXPERT GENERALIST

CASK NO. 9.225

CASK TYPE:  1st fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  17 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Juicy, oak & vanilla

BOTTLE NOTE:  “Creamy vanilla and apple crumble fused with melon, mango and strawberry sweets as coconut husk found fudge, cinnamon and black tea in an oak cup.”

LUSCIOUS CRUMBLE

CASK NO. 115.24

CASK TYPE:  2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  11 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Sweet, fruity & mellow

BOTTLE NOTE:  “Honey and toffee apples merged with vanilla, coconut and crumbly biscuits while pineapple, mandarin and banana arrived with clotted cream.”

KOOKY, WACKY, FLAKY, FUNKY

CASK NO. 59.67

CASK TYPE:  Refill ex-bourbon hogshead

AGE:  12 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Sweet, fruity & mellow

BOTTLE NOTE:  “Well, only slightly wacky, in a good way; lots of waxiness, delicious fruits, sweets and cakey desserts; then curious earthy notes to finish.”

 A BARREL OF BEESWAX

CASK NO. 26.167

CASK TYPE:  1st fill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  8 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Spicy & sweet

BOTTLE NOTE:  “Beeswax and candied citrus merged with jasmine tea leaves and polished wood as pineapple, toffee apples and ginger mingled with chalky textures.”

STUCK TO THE FRUITY VELCRO

CASK NO. 63.80

INITIAL CASK:  Ex-American oak Oloroso butt

FINAL CASK:  1st fill Spanish oak Oloroso butt

AGE:  9 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Spicy & dry

BOTTLE NOTE:  “A cheeky and scurrilous youngster showing maturity, depth and richness beyond its years. Powerful spices and unctuous dark fruits galore!”

TITILLATED BY TEN TICKLES

CASK NO. 53.354

CASK TYPE:  Refill ex-bourbon barrel

AGE:  9 years

FLAVOUR PROFILE:  Peated

BOTTLE NOTE:  “Barnacles clung to the tar-clad hull of a steamboat as it puffed clouds of soot over its cargo of ripe bananas, smoked almonds and molasses.”

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Ultra-Rare Single Cask from a Cult-Favorite Distillery

2006 Highland Park 13 Year Old “Cask Of The Forest” Cask #1994 First Fill European Oak Sherry Butt Single Cask,

Cask Stregnth Isle of Orkney Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)
(Elsewhere $230) ($199.99)

“Pure insanity … This is massive, delicious, spicy, and rich.”
— Andrew Whiteley, K&L Spirits Buyer

Scotch enthusiasts take note and take action—we have a stellar new single cask in stock and ready to ship. The 2006 Highland Park 13 Year Old “Cask Of The Forest” Cask #1994 First Fill Sherry Butt is “pure insanity” as our own Andrew Whiteley puts it. The “Cask Of The Forest” is a highly limited release from 2019 that only now made its way to California, with a mere 580 bottles produced. This cask-strength bruiser is a quintessential specimen of Highland Park and exemplifies why their wood program is a standard-bearer among the premium single-malt producers. As Andrew describes, “The sweet, succulent HP smoke is dialed in to perfection here.” What’s even more impressive, we’ve got it for a price that’s well below what you’ll find anywhere else. As any Scotch aficionado knows, the demand for Highland Park is through the roof, so any chance you have to get your hands on some should be seized with all urgency, as we never know when we’ll see more.

2006 Highland Park 13 Year Old “Cask Of The Forest” Cask #1994 First Fill European Oak Sherry Butt Single Cask, Cask Stregnth Isle of Orkney Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) (Elsewhere $230) ($199.99)

Andrew Whiteley | K&L Spirits Buyer | Review Date: April 29, 2022

Pure insanity. You know that the “Forest Barrel” with the wood focus would be a sherry bomb from HP. This is massive, delicious, spicy, and rich. Daaaark in color, it is loaded with spice. It smells liked mulled wine meets chocolate in a dark, smoky bar littered with pub mixed nuts, and they hit it off. The sweet, succulent HP smoke is dialed in to perfection here. Lavender, honey, and heather can all be found lurking in the smoky profile. Cocoa nibs, vanilla, and red hots come together on the palate. A little zest from ripe oranges dusts the tongue. It is wildly accessible for nearly 64% ABV, but a little water does go a long way. It just gets sweeter with a drop or two. A lot sweeter. Like a milk chocolate and candied, roasted nuts kind of sweeter. It also becomes as soft as a rabbit’s foot. If you’ve got good luck, you’ll snag more than one before it’s gone.

Austin Jenkins | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: April 29, 2022

I’m blown away … Just looking at this Orkney malt in glass has me stunned. Gorgeous dark colors attributed to its generous thirteen years in a first-fill oak sherry butt, alluring and rich, being more reminiscent of dark chocolate than a nice rich amber. Subtle golden hues on the spirit itself attribute to its structure—it’s a hefty dram! Let’s crack into the nose; Sherry wood lets way to some gorgeous floral qualities; wildflowers and lavender, these delicate notes intertwine around the more present and center-stage notes of maple, heated cinnamon, chocolate malt, and toffy. The flavors … heavy spices on the front; cinnamon, cardamom, coriander that’s bridged by some subtle vanilla. The middle palate kicks off with some strong toffy notes and some minor milk chocolate. The finish is long, those spices come straight back in the form of allspice and cinnamon, fading away to those same subtle floral notes on the nose. Oh, I should also mention that this malt clocks in at 127 proof and drinks like an 80. Add a drop of water and those flavors just explode right out the glass—63.9% ABV and drinks like a dream. Grab one before they’re gone for good. If you miss out on this bottling, you’ll regret it!

THE GAULDRONS – SHERRY CASK

CAMPBELTOWN MALT WHISKY

70cl | 46.2% ABV

A perfect marriage of Single Cask Single Malts, only from the Campbeltown region. This Limited Edition bottling of “The Gauldrons” enjoyed a finishing period in Spanish Sherry Casks, imparting a deliciously dark and remarkably moreish character to this special release. Savour the classic Campbeltown smoky-sweetness balanced by a richly spiced Sherry cask heritage.

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Writers Tears is a new home pour for me. A gently fruity and honeyed style of whisky with little hints of ginger running through the finish, an underrated gem.

An unusual bottle, too. In the sense that I’ve never seen a bottle that just states ‘Irish Whiskey’. All of us are looking for definition in everything we purchase these days, mostly for the right reasons. But this liquid isn’t a single malt, a pot still whisky, or even classified as a blend. It is simply, and somewhat perfectly called Irish Whiskey, and I don’t think it needs anything else.

Growing bigger by the year, Writers Tears from The Walsh Distillery in Carlow is something to keep your eye on as a fan of whisky, not necessarily just more affordable whisky, either. This product doesn’t try to be anything it isn’t and for that alone, I love it.

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THIRD CHAPTER IN THE MIDLETON VERY RARE SILENT DISTILLERY COLLECTION IS UNVEILED

A rare and exclusive opportunity to be part of one of the oldest and rarest releases in the history of Irish whiskey  

April 2022 – Midleton Very Rare has unveiled the Third Chapter in the Silent Distillery collection, Ireland’s oldest and rarest whiskey collection.

Midleton Very Rare, renowned as the Pinnacle of Irish Whiskey, is produced in Midleton Distillery, Co. Cork, Ireland and the Silent Distillery Collection includes six releases. Beginning in 2020 the distillery began to release one chapter annually over 6 years which will culminate in 2025, the 200^th anniversary of the foundation of the legendary Old Midleton Distillery which operated from 1825-1975. This collection, ranging in age from 45 to 50 years old, represents the very last drops of this inimitable spirit before the distillery went silent forever.

Chapter Three is an exceptional 47-year-old whiskey born from the marriage of two separate whiskeys matured in an ex-sherry butt and an ex-bourbon barrel. The two whiskeys date back to 1973 and were blended before bottling to give the whiskey an extraordinary flavour. The release of Chapter Three, which marks the halfway point of the collection, pays homage to history and craftsmanship, a journey of age and time inspired by the element of fire, as the pot still worked its magic through the fires which burned beneath it.

The inspiration behind the element of fire, goes back to 1854 when the largest pot still in the world was assembled and installed by local craftsmen at the Old Midleton Distillery and managed by the skilled hands of ‘fire men’ whose job it was to control the temperature of the stills which could heat more than 30,000 gallons of liquid in a single day. The roar of the fires has been silenced but the still remains in the grounds of the old distillery. It is this trailblazing story which serves as an inspiration for the third release from Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery. 

With just 97 bottles of this extraordinarily rare Irish whiskey produced, Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Three is incomparable in terms of age and history and presents as a true connoisseur’s dream. Created and matured under the guardianship of four celebrated Master Distillers, the whiskey has been enhanced through each changing of hands, with each Master taking great care to protect the legacy of the precious liquid.

Kevin O’Gorman is only the fourth person in 75 years to hold the title of Master Distiller at Midleton Distillery. Kevin follows in the footsteps of previous Master Distillers including Max Crockett, the forefather of modern Irish whiskey; his son Barry, the creator of Midleton Very Rare and Brian Nation. Commenting on the unique history and complexity of Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Three, O’Gorman explains:

“Crafted from a marriage of distillations left to mature over 47 years in a hand-selected bourbon barrel and a sherry butt, Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Chapter Three, is a wonderfully aged yet contemporary expression of Irish Whiskey like no other.”

This year the inspiration of fire came from the world’s largest pot still and the relentless work from the local men, the ‘fire men’ who used to feed the still’s fires, whilst learning how to regulate the heat through stoking and raking to ensure the temperature was correct.”

Staying true to its proud Irish heritage and luxury craftsmanship, Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Chapter Three has been decanted into handblown and etched crystal decanter bottles, produced by Ireland’s Waterford Crystal, with each of the bottles individually numbered 1-97. The bottle comes displayed in a bespoke wooden cabinet handcrafted by Irish designer, John Galvin, using wood made from Burr Elm, an ancient wood as rare as the whiskey within it. The markings recall the flames that once warmed the old pot still.

“Midleton Distillery embodies Irish heritage and this new Chapter based around the element of fire, inspired our team at John Galvin Design when sourcing materials and designing the cabinet for the bottle. Our craftsmen have used the rich coloured Burr Elm wood for the wooden case with the aim of reconnecting us to our land and origins” says John Galvin.

Consumers will be able to experience drops of Chapter Three from the Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery through an event at Adare Manor Hotel in Ireland on 29^th November. The tickets are limited for this rare and exclusive experience. Further details are available through Adare Manor.

Silent Distillery Chapter Three will be available to purchase via a ballot on the Midleton Very Rare 1825 room, which goes live on 3^rd May and closes on 10^th May.

ABOUT THE WHISKEY

• Age: 47 Years
• Distillate type: Single Pot Still
• Cask type: Two cask blend – Bourbon and Sherry
• Release Date: May 2022
• 97 bottles
• RRP: €45,000, £42,500, $51,000
• Availability: Ireland, UK, Global Travel Retail, US, France
• Retailers include:
• Ireland – Brown Thomas
• UK – Harrods, Hedonism, Harvey Nichols, Master of Malt, The Whiskey Exchange, Berry Bros. & Rudd, Fine and Rare, Bordeaux Index and Fortnum & Mason
• France – La Maison du Whiskey
• Singapore – Duty Free

TASTING NOTES

Nose: A rich medley of forest fruits, with notes of sugar-glazed cherries, earthy and toffee tones of muscovado sugar and almond flake. These notes complement the oak’s enduring influence on the spirit adding aromas akin to worn leatherbound ledgers and pipe tobacco, while the pot still spirit continues to firmly assert its presence adding measured levels of spice.

Taste: Opens with a luxuriously rich and full-bodied texture with accompanying notes of freshly brewed dark roasted coffee, caramelised fruits with crushed pistachio and hazelnut. Mild notes of dried herbs and peppermint add further complexity along with the oak’s soft tannins and delicate pot still spices.

Finish: Lasting finish in which the soft fruits and old pot still spices linger in harmony with the oak, further emphasising how decades of undisturbed ageing can create such balance and complexity.

About Midleton Very Rare

Midleton Very Rare is the ultimate expression of luxury and craftsmanship from Irish Distillers’ Midleton Distillery. Renowned for its annual vintage release first created in 1984, once a year, Irish Distillers’ Master Distiller hand-selects the finest and rarest whiskeys from the inventory of Midleton Distillery before blending them to create a true whiskey masterpiece.

Often referred to as “the pinnacle of Irish whiskey”, today the Midleton Very Rare portfolio includes the annual vintage release, Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy, the Midleton Very Rare Dair Ghaelach Series, and the Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection.

About Irish Distillers

Irish Distillers is one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of spirits and wines, and producer of some of the world’s most well- known and successful Irish whiskeys. Led by Jameson, our brands are driving the global renaissance of Irish whiskey. Jameson is the world’s bestselling Irish whiskey, experiencing 30 years of consecutive growth up to 2019 and hitting sales of 8.6m cases in 2021. Our brands are exported to 130+ markets.

Irish Distillers was formed in 1966, when a merger took place between John Power & Son, John Jameson & Son and Cork Distilleries Company. In 1988 Irish Distillers joined Pernod Ricard, gaining access to unprecedented levels of investment and an extensive global distribution network. Since 2012, we have invested over €400 million to double our production and bottling capacity to meet global demand for our products.

We employ over 600 people across our operations in Cork and Dublin. About Pernod Ricard

Pernod Ricard is the No.2 worldwide producer of wines and spirits with consolidated sales of €8,824 million in FY. Created

in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has developed through organic growth and acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq (2005) and Vin&Sprit (2008). Pernod Ricard, which owns 16 of the Top 100 Spirits Brands, holds one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry, including: Absolut Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo, and Kenwood wines. Pernod Ricard’s brands are distributed across 160+ markets and by its own salesforce in 73 markets. The Group’s decentralised organisation empowers its 19,000 employees to be true on-the-ground ambassadors of its vision of “Créateurs de Convivialité.” As reaffirmed by the Group’s three-year strategic plan, “Transform and Accelerate,” deployed in 2018, Pernod Ricard’s strategy focuses on investing in long-term, profitable growth for all stakeholders. The Group remains true to its three founding values: entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust, and a strong sense of ethics. As illustrated by the 2030 roadmap supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), “We bring good times from a good place.” In recognition of Pernod Ricard’s strong commitment to sustainable development and responsible consumption, it has received a Gold rating from Ecovadis and is ranked No. 1 in the beverage sector in Vigeo Eiris. Pernod Ricard is also a United Nation’s Global Compact LEAD company.

Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 index.

French Oak ex-Tawny TD0280

TD0280 is a goal achieved: Sullivans signature spirit, French Oak, and Australian Tawny are all present, apparent and holding a delicious and harmonious space together.”

– Heather Tillott, Distillery Manager

Cask Details

Our spirit was matured for over 13 years in a 300L French oak, ex-Australian Tawny cask. This yielded 413 bottles of 49.1% Sullivans Cove single cask, single malt whisky.

While the fine tannins of French Oak create nuance among the rich, toasty Australian Tawny, our Sullivans Cove spirit is the canvas that allows them to spill their colour. Made possible by the combined work of the people at Sullivans Cove over the past 13 years.

Having assessed TD0280 regularly from 8 years onwards, our tasting panel found great texture and harmony throughout the entire maturation of this cask. On the last assessment, syrupy mouthfeel and notes of beeswax told us that we had made the right decisions.

The ballot for TD0280 opens at 10am on Wednesday 11th of May, for 24 hours. Further details, with a link to enter the ballot, will be sent via email prior to the ballot opening. A note on our ballot system. 
Our policy is one entry per person, per household. Our fraud detection algorithm detects multiple entries and removes them to ensure our whisky lands in the hands of our genuine supporters, so to ensure your entry counts, please enter once only. If you have any questions around our ballot process, you can email us at info@sullivanscove.com Successful entries will be notified shortly after the ballot closes.

Shelter Point Wins Big at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

We are thrilled to share that we are the proud winners of two medals at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the oldest and largest spirits competition in the world.

One of the most prestigious and respected spirits competitions, our Single Malt and Smoke Point whiskies were each awarded a Double Gold medal – a coveted accolade awarded to entries that receive a Gold medal rating by every member of the judging panel. Double Gold medals commemorate the very finest spirits in the world and mark the competition’s highest honour. Cheers to that!

Here’s a look at our award winners:

Shelter Point Single Malt:

Shows a balanced marriage of fruits, caramel, barley, baking spices, honey, seaside whiff, hints of wine, smoke and the sweet leathery mouthfeel of a high-quality single malt. Click here to purchase our latest vatting.

Smoke Point: Like campfire in a bottle, Smoke Point is sweet and salty, with peated warmth to comfort the soul. While Smoke Point is currently sold out, our next expression will be released in June!

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Newest Arrival: Shelter Point Single Malt, Plus Anticipated Releases

At Shelter Point, we are distilling and bottling some of the most exciting single malt whiskies made anywhere. Using only the highest quality Canadian two-row barley, grown right here in BC, we employ a traditional approach: slow fermentations and double-distillation to produce a new-make spirit full of flavour, ready for maturation in an array of woods selected from around the world for their unique flavour specialties. Brought together after years of aging along the oceanside on northern Vancouver Island, the result is uniquely spectacular single malt whisky. Here’s a look at our newest release, and what’s coming up next:

Shelter Point Single Malt – New Vatting!

A classic expression made in small batches using traditional methods, double distillation and pure aquifer water. The whisky shows a balanced marriage of fruits, caramel, barley, baking spices, honey, seaside whiff, hints of wine, smoke and the sweet leathery mouthfeel of a high-quality single malt. Shop our award-winning Single Malt here.

MILROY’S EXCLUSIVE RANGE TASTING

28th May 2022
7:00pm

@ Alba Tasting room within Silverleaf.
80 Houndsditch, EC3A 7AB, London

To celebrate the launching of our new whisky tasting room, ‘Alba’, at Pan Pacific Hotel’s Silverleaf cocktail bar, we’ll be pouring some of our very last unopened bottles from our inaugural Vintage Reserve bottlings.

Released in November to widespread enthusiasm and critical acclaim, this is the last opportunity to taste these old and rare single cask expressions. We’re also including our launch exclusive sherry-matured Ben Nevis 24 Year Old, the most limited whisky we’ve bottled to date!

Lead by Jolyon Dunn and James Russell, the creators of Vintage Reserve, this promises to be highly memorable event full of lively discussion and industry insights!

Clynelish 23 Year Old / 1997 / Cask 12359 / Milroy’s / 50.9% 

Ben Nevis 25 Year Old / 1996 / Cask 20 / Milroy’s / 47.6% 

Ben Nevis 24 Year Old / 1996 / Milroy’s / 50.2% 
Strathisla 14 Year Old / 2005 / Cask 134 /  Milroy’s / 58.7%
Aberfeldy 28 Year Old / 1991 / Cask 7434 / Milroy’s / 47.7% 

Springbank 28 Year Old / 1992 / Milroy’s / 50.9%

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Linkwood 32 Years

1989 vintage single cask hogshead for the Old & Rare series.

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£493.30

Linkwood 32 Year Old 1989 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Single cask refill hogshead bottled November 2021 by Hunter Laing & Co. for the Old & Rare Platinum series. 258 bottles. This gold-coloured whisky has a beautifully expressive, fruity nose with stewed apples, peaches, pineapples and lots of honey. Ginger, lemon and orange on the palate with more honey and some vanilla before leading into a long, soft and fruity finish with a perfect amount of oak influence.

Linkwood Distillery was established in 1821 by Peter Brown in the Speyside whisky region. This is a malt whisky distillery equipped with six stills and whilst a large percentage of Linkwood whisky flows into blends an increasing volume is appearing as single malt whisky. There are some excellent independent releases including vintages such as Linkwood 1969 and Linkwood 1972 from Gordon & MacPhail.