Linkwood 12yo 2008/2021

Linkwood 12yo 2008/2021

Strictly Limited, Carn Mor
Single malt - Speyside 
Amber, hints of red
47.5% ABV
Dram

Nose: Malted grains, red grapes, honey, dried apples, black tea, hints of mint. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, loosens, warm, slightly astringent. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Raisins, honey, dried apples, barley sugar, malted grains, hints of mint, hints of dried apricots. 
Finish: Long. Orange peel, dried apricots, orange juice, mint, raisins. 

Comments: 

Another youngish Linkwood, this time quite heavily sherried (PX cask finish). It’s really quite sweet, lots of dried fruit, and the herbal grassiness manifests as a faint minty flavour throughout.

Verdict:

I like this.