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Linkwood 2008 13 Year Redacted Bros. 52%

K&L Single Cask Refill American Oak...

September 14, 2022

ryeamlegend

The pair to my last Linkwood review on Monday is t

The pair to my last Linkwood review on Monday is this Redacted (Thompson) Bros. 13-year-old Linkwood selected by K&L Wines.

I thoroughly enjoyed this one. From the blossoming apple orchard nose to the spiced baked treats finish. Everything just fit perfectly in its place.

The malt character of Linkwood rang true. Puffed wheat cereal and that slightly honey-sweetened corn flakes flavor. Shortbread and almond cake. Bitter ale, with a grassy hops flavor to it. Quite honestly from start to finish this bottle is a winner in my mind.

Great selection from @klwines and a fantastic bottle courtesy of @dornochdistillery.

Full notes on this release can be found as always on my website with my updated #linkinbio page. Also cross-posted on r/scotch.

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Pair of 13-Year Linkwood reviews this week startin

Pair of 13-Year Linkwood reviews this week starting with a Signatory Vintage 3-month fresh Sherry Butt finish.

I had my doubts initially with this bottle due to the finish but returned to it while side-by-side tasting of an ex-bourbon cask release. I have to admit I was fully surprised. I expected the fresh cask to overwhelm the spirit but it honestly complimented it quite well.

The malt character was present throughout. It was like a holiday bread. Perfectly spiced and yeasty. Delicious malt with dark fruity elements thanks to the sherry.

It's a dank, spiced, fruity dram with an aperitivo-evoking response. Pair this with some creamy rich cheese and toast for a perfect complimenting dram to a charcuterie board.

Full tasting notes on my website #linkinbio and over on r/Scotch

Thanks to community friends, I am fortunate to try

Thanks to community friends, I am fortunate to try so many exciting bottles. I'm not always immediately reviewing or tasting everything that arrives in the mail but I get around to it eventually.

This sample review of an Ensamble from Miguel García Jarquín (son-in-law of Hermogenes and Paula), was made for the baptism of his and Felicitas' newborn daughter. Courtesy of a good friend who brought back a couple of European exclusive @netaspirits batches. Full notes can be found on my website #linkinbio, on r/mezcal, and over at @mezcalreviews. Quick notes below!

N - Innocent and subdued nose. Raw veg - potatoes, yams, baby corn. Savory glazed honey ham. Fragrant, fresh, floral aromas. Honeysuckle sweet green vegetation.

P - Decadent texture. Rich and clings to your tongue. Bamboo basket steamed stir-fry vegetables. Herb garden. Light woodiness with a mild sweetness that builds up on the sides of the palate.

F - Sublime finish. Lingers with herbs, wood, and vegetables. Eggplant, onion jam. Ginger, sesame oil, mirin. Tart apple cider vinegar brightness and acidity. Fruity sweet corn.

I can't believe I sat on this sample so long because this is a surprise 10/10! It's one of those special occasion batches that I'm incredibly grateful to sample. The backstory on this batch is amazing and I highly recommend you seek out a bottle if you're in Europe if they are still available!

Another sample pack from @mezcalreviews and courte

Another sample pack from @mezcalreviews and courtesy of @casamanglarmezcal. #ad

I very rarely buy certified agave spirits as most of my collection falls under “Destilado de Agave”. With mezcal becoming more available in my area, I don't have to rely on my local ABC for the big brands and can find the more traditional and ancestral mezcals. So this is a bit out of my typical wheelhouse but I gave the same care and attention as I would to any other spirit I review.

Full notes can be found on my website #linkinbio, over on Mezcal Reviews, or on r/mezcal.

I will say my fav was undoubtedly the Tobala. As these are more geared towards mixing, the Tobala stood out as a sippable mezcal, with its respective ensamble a sippable yet mixable bottle. full of umami notes I rather enjoyed.

Thanks for the sample pack! It was a unique experience for sure.

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