Отзывы сходятся в том, что это мощный, насыщенный шери-виски с высокой крепостью 58,1%, где особенно выделяют сложный и глубокий аромат, а финиш оценивают чуть скромнее. Мнения о сере расходятся: часть отзывов отмечает её как приятную нотку, часть — как недостаток.
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В отзывах виски описывают как очень плотный и мощный шери-релиз с крепостью 58,1%, который многие называют классическим, «старошкольным» шери-виски, а не современным «шери-бомбом». Аромат чаще всего хвалят как наиболее сильную часть: в нём упоминают тёмные сухофрукты (изюм, чернослив, финики, инжир), шоколад, кофе, кожу, табак, полированное дерево, орехи, а также пряности вроде аниса, кардамона и корицы. Несколько отзывов отдельно отмечают тропические и фруктовые ноты — манго, абрикос, апельсин, чёрную смородину. Крепость описывают по-разному: одни считают алкоголь хорошо интегрированным и почти незаметным, другие — что он «выпирает» и требует добавления воды, причём часть отмечает, что вода раскрывает больше фруктов и балансирует древесные и пряные ноты.
Вкус описывают как маслянистый, плотный и пряный, с сухофруктами, шери, кожей, дубом, шоколадом и орехами; финиш в большинстве отзывов длинный, тёплый, пряный и древесно-кожаный, хотя некоторые называют его менее сложным и интенсивным, чем нос и вкус, с лёгкой горечью и терпкостью. Заметная тема — сера: одни прямо пишут, что не ощущают её, другие отмечают нотки серы или «жжёных спичек» и оценивают их либо как приемлемую часть характера, либо как недостаток, портящий впечатление. Также встречаются замечания, что дуба «слишком много» и что виски мог бы выиграть от более длительной выдержки. Общего единодушия по сере и по балансу крепости в текстах нет.
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· 2026-11-04T11:25:36Z · источник evidence
StyrianSpiritExpert Senior9426 feb 2019 6:54 pm
A strong thing. 34 years in the sherry barrel do a great job. With 58.1% of Linkwood is of the very strong variety and even acts a bit "pumped up" - the concentrated alcohol strength leaves little room for the beautiful sherry barrel flavors. The inflated Alholprozentmuskeln somewhat adjust the view of the finer limb aspects of the pleasing aroma body. Of course, some water releases even more fruit flavors, the balance between these, the spicy oak flavors and the refreshing alcohol scents is in my opinion more successful than without water. Also in the mouth of the malt is now more varied, the matchheads are also present earlier. The finish continues the palate in a more harmonious way. It is also a matter of personal taste; for me results with a little water half an additional point.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
94
First-Fill-Sherrybutt, 34 years matured at Gordon & MacPhail, strong 58.1%, which leads to the typical dark fruit-crisp-strong Sherry scent with neat cinnamon and old oak in the background. Of course, the 58% are present in the form of a eucalyptus plume; but that's exactly what makes such powerful single-cask sherries.
Вкус
94
Enormously dense and strong, the malt comes into the mouth, the 58% are an announcement, but just leave room for the plum roaster, cinnamon and some anise. The old library with dark leather chairs is also present.
Финиш
93
In the end, the oak stands in the foreground, oak planks in the old wine cellar; slight bitterness, even the scent of an unburned red matchstick head flashes.
dram-drinkerConnoisseur9030 jun 2020 10:40 pm
This one stays on the good side of leather notes and burned matches - pretty austere but though some compexity with hints of dried fruits - pretty good
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
90
First thought is burned matches and fire works, but in a good way, whiffs of leather, nutty, old sherry wood, acacia honey, spices, dried dates - pretty good
Вкус
91
Punchy, oily, little sweetness, sherry wood, little ashes and soot, spices, more hints of dried fruits, more on the dry side, more leathery notes
Финиш
89
Long, warm, more spicy, more woody and leathery
WiltChamberlainConnoisseur9123 nov 2022 9:19 pm
нос 91 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
HvdreeConnoisseur9111 dec 2025 10:36 pm
нос 91 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
nallacamConnoisseur9017 jul 2019 9:41 pm
A very good Linkwood who got a little too much barrel. That's whining at a high level, but for me that's why he does not fit in the 90+ league. The empty glass smells fantastic ;-))
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Нос
92
Fruit sweet in the sherry barrel! Apricot jam, stone fruit, yellow fruit Extremely harmonious and round ... Cigar box, spice notes, tobacco leaves Cointreau, orange liqueur, mint with sherry Very complex and complex Caramel, raspberry candy In the background light resinous wood note
Вкус
89
Schmackofatz! What a start, unfortunately a bit to the chagrin of the variety of flavors, the alcohol is very present in the beginning! Very intense spicy notes, the fruits are rather restrained (dried fruits) Mouth filling and strong, unfortunately not quite as differentiated as the nose.
Финиш
88
Bitterness, clear oak! vanilla With a little bit of water the bitterness lets ...
Strong and slightly spicy. Vanilla, cranberry, milk froth.
Финиш
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Medium length, vanilla, cheese.
KoningConnoisseur9130 oct 2026 3:54 pm
A layered classic sherried dram, far from modern sherry bombs. Especially the nose is gorgeous, although the finish is a bit less impressive to me. I don't detect any sulphur, contrary to some other reviewers.
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Нос
93
Sweet laquered oak, reminding me of teak and in fact of the aromatic inside of the presentation box of the bottle. A complex fruitiness of figs, mango peel, oranges and passion fruit mingles with darker notes of coffee and shoe polish, and lighter top notes of jasmin tea, cardamom and anise. It also has a dusty quality you'll only find in older whiskies. A layered and deep nose, very good!
Вкус
91
A fruity start with dates, nectarines, sour cherries and fermented citrus fruits. Some coffee and tannins develop, together with with sage, cumin and a beautiful hint of tobacco smoke. Vintage vibes! The mouthfeel is thick and powerful, with the 58.1 certainly asserting itself.
Финиш
89
Fermented fruis, redcurrants and elderflower. Cacao and dusty oak. The finish is bit less complex and intense compared to the nose and palate.
BaanaanaabobConnoisseur9129 dec 2020 6:10 pm
Fruity nutty sherry, some hints of sulphur, very nice
whiskyclickExpert Senior8413 jun 2022 11:52 am
I'm really sensitive to sulphure so this is not for me.
drink_tonyExpert Senior9025 mar 2024 8:49 am
MyLastChanceConnoisseur9329 oct 2018 7:05 pm
It's an experience to taste a whisky like this one. One would think that this would be older than it actually is. In relation to the price of about 570 euros is what he delivers, quite worth the amount. Should you have tasted in his life!
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Нос
93
creamy fruitiness, full-bodied oak wood aromas, wonderfully intertwined sherry and white oak barrels, cooling spice like aniseed or cardamom, the alcohol is terrifically integrated - quite convincing!
Вкус
93
incredibly spicy, the alcohol is undiluted well noticeable but not disturbing, on the contrary, it transports in the mouth what the nose has announced: mega oak flavors from great barrels, warming and at the same time slightly cools the anise / cardamom note. Extremely complex and 0.0 miss notes! Not very far from a pretty perfect whisky
Финиш
92
warming, spicy, light bitterness and astringent with even more oncoming salivation. The whole mouth is slightly furry, the tongue completely soaked in this wonderful whisky!
ConvalRenConnoisseur9015 jun 2022 8:24 pm
I like sulfur but not so much sherry. Still nice.
нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
JNuytsConnoisseur9015 jun 2025 7:24 pm
нос 91 · вкус 91 · финиш 89
SkaramaltMember Senior8922 jun 2026 11:37 pm
Tasted on 22.06.2026. from Blender's glass (15 ml sample)
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
88
Very strong alcohol and sherry kick in the start that lasts for some time, old school sherry, explosion of spices, a lot of herbal notes, raisins and dried plums, burnt note of toasted barrel, malted barley, oak wood soaked in spices, sulfur - burnt matches (in a good weird way as I don't really like sulfur notes), a lot of notes of processed leather, nuts, expressed earthy notes
Вкус
90
Extremely oily and creamy, very strong alcohol and spicy kick in the start that last for a very long period, a lot of dried fruits (figs, dates and raisins) and some of tropical fruits, chocolate, herbal taste, a lot of sherry, leather, oak wood
Финиш
89
Aftertaste extremely long with sherry notes, a lot of dried fruits and spices in the end
Prof_Dr_JohnConnoisseur9512 oct 2018 8:55 pm
Wow, what should I say? I am just as struck by this incredible variety of flavors and aromas. Very complex, very full-bodied and voluminous. The 58.1% are incredibly well involved and do not disturb at any time. One would not expect that he has many percent by volume. Very well balanced, the Linkwood leaves an overwhelming impression. Everything is just right for this whisky! The anise note is a new taste experience for me that I would not have expected. I like Ouzo very much, so I find this aspect very interesting. The Linkwood is a masterpiece of Scottish whisky art and is rightly part of the new Jubliäumsabfüllungen. Unfortunately, this also affects the price. 575 euros are already a house number and a nightmare at the same time. However, everyone must know for themselves whether he wants to spend so much money for such a bottling. However, the price in the moment of enjoyment (at least briefly) forgotten. With a scoring I would like to wait for a second or third tasting. In the current euphoria, I am inclined to award a score that many may not understand. However, I can say so much: together with the Glenfarclas 1989 Cask 13055 the best whisky of the year 2018 for me. Unfortunately, the most expensive. BUT: he is worth it! :)
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
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Phew! What a beguiling scent flows through the room when the bottle is opened. Sherry full! But for now it's time to breathe. After about 15 minutes first real Nosing: Sherry Sherry Sherry. But not this crushing sherry wall, which is known by many old Glendronachs, but rather a "fine" and multi-layered sherry. I hear deep dark berries: dark blackberries, black currants, plum compote and hints of red cherries. Insane, how fruity this sherry comes over. However, it also adds floral notes to it. Similar to the 25th and 30th Glenfarclas, I hear a hint of roses. I have not (yet) the described jasmine. However, the nose is very pleasant and very complex. The 58.1% you do not notice at all. One can only guess this strength, because the whisky is very restless in the glass when panning.
Вкус
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Hallelujah! What's going on on the palate? A completely new taste experience! Sherry sweetness, fruitiness, butterscotch, raspberries, oranges (peel), cinnamon, brown sugar, apples and, as icing on the cake, an unimaginable hint of anise! Wow! What a taste experience! The 58.1% are surprisingly mild. Nothing burns in the mouth. Everything is very pleasant and pleasant and screams for a second sip :) This is even more intense. With 2-3 drops of water, the Linkwood makes a bit more and all the flavors are a touch more intense. Now I also have the notes of fine tobacco, wood of an old cigar box and a hint of dark chocolate. A dream - exactly my prey scheme.
Финиш
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Very long-lasting and warming. In the finish I have now clearly the oranges and the dark chocolate. At the back of the tongue, the anise knocks again and slowly the sweetness of the chocolate, the berries and the anise gives way to a delicate mix of tobacco and fine woody notes.
KantenmechanikerConnoisseur9328 dec 2025 2:29 am
A dream of a sherry whisky, it doesn't get much better than this.
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Нос
—
Wow. What an opening! Raisins, chocolate, what a punch! A hint of sulfur, roasted aromas, superb! Redcurrant, incredibly creamy, close to how I imagine the perfect sherry whisky nose should be, hazelnut, berry compote, a touch of furniture polish, a hint of lovage.
Вкус
—
The whole mouth is immediately full of aromas: blackcurrant, roasted aromas, lots of sherry, chocolate, nutty, creamy, superb.
Финиш
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Berry-like, currants, somewhat fresher, more nutty, long-lasting, slightly tart, pleasant, raisins
HansWurstMember Senior8510 jan 2019 8:36 am
I can't help but I am not falling in love with this Whisky. I have now taken 4 Drams during the last weeks and hoped that it is getting better over time. This Whisky is way to powerfull on first sip. I was not able to keep it in the mouth for longer than some seconds. My impression is, that the alcohol is not very well integrated, as it is not the wood I am tasting. Maybe it's just me....but I cant imagine why this one is not compatible with me. I have tasted so many Whiskies over the last years so have quite some experience. I also tried adding water but I need to add to much in order to get the heavy (straight in your face) arrival removed from it, that the remaining part does also not satisfy me.
grinfaceConnoisseur9330 nov 2019 10:27 pm
A complex and complete expression of Linkwood. Layers of chocolate and coffee. Plums and raisins. Menthol and chili. Sweet and dry. And on and on and on. Full review (in german): https://keinehalbendrinks.de/2019/11/21/into-the-linkwoods-teil-2/
ThorstenHConnoisseur9103 may 2024 9:30 pm
In one word: spicy. 91-100 – Whisky heaven, best stuff
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
89
I'm torn. Sherry of the spicy kind, which probably also comes from the hint of sulphur. Combined with a little leather and raisins. The sulphur spoils an absolutely top note for me.
Вкус
92
In the mouth, the sherry notes come through more. Very tasty and solid.
Финиш
91
Caramel on the finish.
thealMember Senior9228 jul 2019 3:55 pm
Sweet, complex, full bodied tropical bomb. Hints of mango, apricose, orange.
KensayConnoisseur9318 oct 2022 10:00 pm
top sherry whisky, one of the best I've tried to date. The perfect balance and integration of alcohol, someone may not have enough character in it, but it takes on others - it's like kayaking along a big river downstream, which slowly but surely carries you in its waters, and the landscape around changes very little hastily and pleases with rich colors
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Нос
93
tobacco leaves, coffee beans, top quality leather, raisins with prunes, nuts, salted caramel. Deep, endless, plays and shimmers from the first minute with all shades
Вкус
93
dried fruits drenched in cream and dark chocolate, some spices, roasted hazelnuts. It's like biting a Kyiv cake filled with thick liquor
Финиш
92
old leather, cigar tobacco, persimmon soaked in lemon juice, old sherry, raisins
DenisLeonovConnoisseur9003 jun 2019 7:34 am
Balance (22,5) I am not an expert, but the thought does not leave me that they poured it very prematurely. It felt like he could have matured for another 10/15 years (minimum) ...
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
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Sweet, halvah, caramel, butterscotch, orange, old floated "caramel, leather, tobacco, nuts, grass, lacquered furniture ... I do not feel the age of chocolate ... the aroma is thick, fat, woody, but there is no magic in it 30+ (23)
Вкус
—
Citrus and pepper, dried fruit and tobacco ... plenty of skin (22.5)
Финиш
—
The finish is sharp, dry, tobacco, dried fruit and wine sour ... grass and cotton candy ... lots of wood and lemon, orange peel and dry skin, menthol ... prunes and flowers, cherry (22.5)
thealMember Senior9228 jul 2019 3:50 pm
A tropcial bomb. I taste tropical fruits (Mango, Ananas)
LiquidThoughtsConnoisseur9316 jan 2020 1:00 am
Absolutely brilliant part, although "only" from the mid 80s, but the power is good for him, was the best from a round that usually only consisted of 60s-70s.
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Нос
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Massive, alcohol is noticeable, but not flammable, hazelnut, macadamia nut, chamomile, fennel, nettle tea, bitter orange, old books, camphor, plum, cherry with seeds, nutmeg, saffron, bergamot, soft leather
Вкус
—
Saffron, walnut, hazelnut, church, plum jam, ginger, red apple, leather, fennel, camphor, oak and lightly toasted malt, fig, bitter orange, cocoa nibs, teen notes from Earl Gray
Финиш
—
Pure baked apple, leather, anise, clove, cinnamon, bitter orange, malt, long to very long
Noface83Connoisseur9501 apr 2020 6:27 pm
DREAMLIKE!
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
98
Wow, already when pouring it exudes a wonderful sherry aroma. Plum jam with cinnamon sugar, apricot jam, a hint of sulfur, star anise, a little spicy ginger and lemon freshness, fresh wood but also a few flavors of old wood (tobacco and leather), hazelnut cream and caramel, dark chocolate - there is always something new added. Every sip, every drop of water and every minute in the glass attracts something else to the fore. Fantastic! What an abundance of flavors that I absolutely love - there is not much missing to perfection.
Вкус
92
Massive start - well it has 58%, warming with a hint of sulfur and the plum is back. The spice now goes in the direction of mulled wine spice mixture, the nut flavors become stronger and the fruit goes back. The wood now looks much older and goes in the direction of old leather. Water softens the clear alcohol and brings the wood aromas and the spice forward. Full and aromatic - just great! The only small weak point is alcohol. But something can be remedied with water without sacrificing too much aroma.
Финиш
94
What a sweet piece - suddenly raspberry sweets from Wick. Fresh, warm, fruity and sweet. Add a little candied orange peel, plum wine and dark chocolate. Significantly less bitter than feared - the wood is clearly there, but is more supportive and not overlapping. The alcohol is no longer as violent as when you started and carries the beautiful long finish to the whisky sky. With water, the sweetness goes a little (but is still clearly there) and the old oak is now more evident with more bitterness and a nice warming spice (almost even hot) and cinnamon. The length of the outlet is even extended again. There's a hell of a lot to discover here too - an ingenious mix of sweetness, wood and spice.
SeanzhangConnoisseur9116 jun 2022 3:33 am
нос 91 · вкус 92 · финиш 90
KalleholzbeinExpert Senior9315 nov 2018 9:08 pm
Very nice delicious and kräutrige sherry nose. Again sherry and sweetness in the mouth, very good. Long warming finish. Very strong whisky! But with scarcely 600 € unfortunately no bargain ... clear drinking recommendation, purchase recommendation must know each oneself ...
нос 94 · вкус 92 · финиш 93
Dram DraculaConnoisseur9018 aug 2020 7:09 am
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Нос
90
Intense nose. Burnt sherry, dark stewed fruits, raisins, maraschino cherries, I think there's some struck matches here also, but as a whole, this is pretty complex and rather good.
Вкус
91
Intense and uplifting, but this is definitely on the dry side from the get-go. Syrupy fruity taste. Lots of dark berries. Blackberries, boysenberries, elderberries, blue berries, and cherries. Seriously, this is probably one of the most intensely dark berried taste I've had in whiskies. Again, I detect a hint of sulfur. While it's not off-putting kind of sulfur, it's there. Hint of smoke. Takes water very well.
Финиш
90
Elderberry syrup aftertaste. Blackberries. Dark, dark berries. 90-91 points
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