Linkwood Authentic Collection 1979 14 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 2298

Jul 5, 2026, 02:00:49

It hits you straight away, in your face – a rush of old‑style sherry and first‑fill sherry that’s almost shy at first, then gets restless. The palate is mahogany‑rich, with wild unaged eaux‑de‑vie flashes and a hint of kirsch straight from the still, while wheelbarrows of flints and a faint cardboard note sit under luscious dried fruits that are simply wonderful. There’s a powerful splash of old Demerara rum and chocolate filled with rum, a whisper of orange zest, and even a weird note of chicken stock and parsley that somehow works. The finish is very long, calmer but not tamed, a bit like a cigar humidor tucked away in a pantry, with old balsamic vinegar and a whisper of crème de menthe lingering. Nothing beats that feeling when it stands water on the palate – just gorgeous. 😌

Whiskyspace Notes 2008

Jun 25, 2026, 05:41:05

The nose is a bit shy but there's this old style sherry thing going on, like a dusty cellar vibe. Then you get hit with more on oranges – proper zesty, almost marmalade-like – and these luscious dried fruits that just make you think of Christmas pudding. The taste? Powerful, restless, like wild beasts rattling around your gob. Chocolate filled with rum comes through, not sweet but dark chocolate from the best plantations with a rum kick. There's something oddly crème de menthe lurking too, and the way it stands water on the palate is proper weird – thick, almost syrupy. Old balsamic vinegar adds this tangy twist, and kirsch straight from the still makes it sharp, like a slap from a fruit bat. The finish is very long, and nothing beats that lingering warmth, though it's got this cardboardy edge that's a bit hard to nose through. Wild unaged eaux-de-vie pops up later, all fiery and untamed, while the sherry influence keeps it grounded. Mahogany? That's the colour of the liquid in the glass, deep and brooding. It's stunning how it all clings together, even when it does not swim too well. Notes of chicken stock and parsley? No idea where they came from, but they're there. Ridden with old Demerara rum, it's a proper mash-up – sweet, spicy, and just a bit bonkers.

Kirsty Adams

May 26, 2026, 12:31:03

Big, dark and a bit wild 😮‍💨 Loads of flinty smoke, old sherry, rum-soaked chocolate and orange peel. Takes a while to open up, proper intense at first. With water it gets calmer, but still feels like a beast. Long, warm finish — mint, balsamic, cigar box and dark choc. Stunning stuff.

Kirsty Roberts

May 20, 2026, 04:44:20

Right, so this dram… blimey. Nose is like a bonfire on a beach 🔥🌊 Briny sea air, thick peaty smoke, and just a whisper of honey tryin’ to peek through 🍯 On the palate, it’s rich an’ oily. Smoked bacon crisps, a bit of TCP, then suddenly— stewed orchard fruits. Apple, pear, a wee squeeze of lemon rind. Surprisin’ly sweet in the middle, but the peat never lets go. Finish is looong and warming. Peppery oak, dry campfire ash, and that saltiness comin’ right back 🧂 Feels like standin’ on Islay in a gale. Cheeky little number, this one. Didnae quite know where it was goin’ at first, but by the end I’m grinnin’ like an idiot. Aye, not half bad. 🥃

Francesca Anderson

May 17, 2026, 02:32:44

Proper lush, this. 🥃 Nose hits ye right off with sticky toffe and carmel—dead sweet, like brown sugar. Bit of nuttyness, honey drizzled over warm malt loaf. Oaky whiff there too, but gentle. Sip’s rich, coats the tongue proper oily. Dark fruits comin through, shery soaked raisins n sultanas. Then that oak and spice creep in, a wee grassy tickle at the end. Finish hangs about, golden syrupy warmth. Proper winter dram, innit. 😮‍💨 Defo one for slow sippin.