Adelphi Linkwood 25 Year Old Whisky

Independent bottlers Adelphi have released this 25 year old single bourbon cask whisky originally distilled in 1993 and was bottled in 2019 after spending a quarter of a century in a single cask.

An all natural Linkwood with significant age…. This is another of Diageo’s quiet distilleries that produces malt whiskies for blending, predominantly for the Bell’s & Haig labels. Prized for its combination of texture and delicacy, apart from the odd Diageo release, it’s bottled as a single malt by independents only. We’ve tasted many indie expressions which are typically layered with chocolate and orchard fruits (think pear / apple). Adelphi’s is a relatively small release of 230 bottles, most likely from x Bourbon casks. Bottledat cask strength of 50.4% ABV

Nose: Aromas of rich chocolate, orchard fruits like pear and apple, with hints of vanilla and oak.

Palate: Smooth and creamy, with flavors of buttery toffee, milk chocolate, and ripe orchard fruits. Theres a gentle spiciness with notes of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Finish: Long and satisfying, with lingering chocolatey sweetness and a touch of oak spice.