Nose
Green apple. Blossom. Light honey.
Duncan Taylor
Duncan Taylor Battlehill Linkwood 10 YO 2014
Battlehill is Duncan Taylor's more accessible range: single malts from renowned distilleries, bottled at a younger age as a more affordable introduction. Linkwood is regarded as one of the most elegant Speyside distilleries and is often used as a "top dressing" malt in blends.
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Taste & character
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Tasting notes
Palate
Elegant fruit. Vanilla. Fresh spice.
Finish
Medium length. Clean. Fruity.
Specifications
- Distillery
- Linkwood Distillery (bottled by Duncan Taylor)
- Brand
- Duncan Taylor
- Country of origin
- Scotland
- Region
- Speyside
- Whisky style
- Speyside Single Malt
- Cask type
- Ex-bourbon
- Maturation
- 10 years, vintage 2014
- ABV
- See label
- Volume
- 700 ml
- Chill-filtered
- No
- Colouring added
- No
Who is it for?
For anyone wanting to get to know one of the most elegant, underrated Speyside distilleries.
Food pairing
- Lemon tart
- Fresh goat's cheese
- Light custard
Why I chose this
Linkwood is a whisky blenders like to use, but one you rarely see as a single malt. This ten-year-old from the Battlehill range is a lovely way to get to know that elegant Speyside character without breaking the bank. I pour it as an aperitif, before dinner reaches the table.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duncan Taylor's Battlehill range?
Battlehill is Duncan Taylor's more accessible range. It features single malts from renowned distilleries bottled at a younger age, so you can get to know their style at a friendlier price. This Linkwood was distilled in 2014, matured for ten years in ex-bourbon casks and was bottled without chill filtration or colouring.
Why is Linkwood called a 'refiner' in blends?
Because its elegant, fruity and floral spirit makes a blend more refined. Blenders therefore like to use Linkwood as a quality component, which is why it rarely appears as a single malt. In this bottling you taste that character without blending partners: green apple, blossom, light honey and a clean, fresh finish.
Is this Linkwood better before or after dinner?
It works best before dinner or with a light dessert. Its fresh, elegant profile with green apple and vanilla makes it a fine aperitif. After dinner, it pairs with lemon tart, fresh goat's cheese or a light custard. After a heavy meal, its subtlety can get somewhat lost.
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