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A well-proportioned Linkwood cask aged 10 years, matured in a refill hogshead that allows the distillery’s elegant spirit to remain the focus. Refill hogsheads provide steady, even maturation, delivering balance and clarity rather than dominant oak influence.
At 58.01% current cask strength, this whisky shows excellent structure and freshness, with enough weight to support bottling at a range of strengths. The larger hogshead format has encouraged gentle development, making this cask suitable for immediate bottling or short additional maturation to further soften and integrate the spirit.
This is a classic, versatile Speyside cask offering strong bottle yield and broad appeal.
Released as part of Global Whisky’s exclusive private stock offering.
About Linkwood Distillery
Established in 1821 near Elgin, Linkwood is one of Speyside’s most respected distilleries, renowned for producing an elegant, floral and fruit-forward spirit. Long favoured by blenders for its finesse, Linkwood has become increasingly popular among independent bottlers for its consistency and graceful maturation.
Typical Linkwood characteristics include:
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Fresh pear and apple
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Floral and meadow notes
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Honeyed sweetness
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Soft, silky texture
Refill hogshead maturation allows these qualities to shine, resulting in whiskies of balance, poise and understated complexity.
Cask Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Region | Speyside |
| Age | 10 years |
| Cask Number | 315474 |
| AYS (Distillation Date) | 16-Dec-2015 |
| Cask Type | Refill Hogshead |
| Warehouse Location | Perth, Scotland |
| Current Cask Strength (ABV) | 58.01% |
| Bulk Litres | 226.60 L |
| RLA (Litres of Pure Alcohol) | 129.13 |
| Est. Bottles at Cask Strength (700ml) | 318 bottles |
| Est. Bottles at 40% ABV (700ml) | 461 bottles |
| Price per RLA | £33.55 |
| Price | £4,332 |
Expected Flavour Profile
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Bright orchard fruits
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Floral sweetness
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Honeyed malt notes
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Soft vanilla and gentle oak
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Clean, rounded finish
A dependable refill-hogshead Linkwood offering clarity, balance and excellent single-cask bottling potential.
Ownership & Storage
The cask remains in a secure Scottish bonded warehouse in Perthshire. Ownership is transferred via Delivery Order after purchase (approx. 4–14 days).
You may bottle immediately or continue maturation.
Warehouse Account
A new warehouse account can be opened after purchase for approx. £100.
FAQ
How long does the warehouse transfer take?
Transfers typically take 4–14 days, depending on the Delivery Order processing schedule. Once complete, the warehouse will confirm the cask is registered in your name.
Can I request a sample?
Samples are not available pre-purchase. After ownership transfers, the warehouse can provide 200ml or 700ml samples at cost price.
Can I bottle the cask?
Yes, and the warehouse provides this service directly. All casks we list are suitable for bottling, and you may bottle immediately or continue maturation. Bottling costs, excise duty and shipping are arranged separately.
Can I continue ageing the whisky?
Yes. You may leave the cask in the warehouse for long-term maturation. The warehouse will invoice you annually for storage and insurance.
How much does warehouse storage cost?
Storage and standard insurance are usually around £100 per year. Additional insurance can be taken out if required.
Can I visit the warehouse?
Yes, the warehouses allows visits by appointment after purchase. We can support you in arranging this once the cask is in your name.
Do I need a UK address to buy a cask?
No. Buyers worldwide can own casks stored in Scotland. The whisky must remain in bonded storage until bottled or transferred to another bonded site.
How do I pay?
You can purchase via:
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Buy Now (Card Payment) through the website
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Bank Transfer or Credit Card for reservations or manual purchases
Contact us via WhatsApp if you need any assistance.
What documents will I receive?
After purchase and transfer, you will receive:
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Purchase confirmation / Invoice
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Cask details
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A Delivery Order (DO) - warehouse transfer document
This is your legal proof of ownership.
Can I transfer or sell the cask in the future?
Yes. You may sell your cask privately, through a broker, or to another collector. The warehouse can transfer ownership to the new buyer once instructed.
Can I move the cask to another warehouse?
Yes. Transfers between HMRC-approved bonded warehouses are possible. Transport and admin fees vary by warehouse.
What yields or bottle counts should I expect?
Each listing provides estimated bottle numbers at both cask strength and 40% ABV.
These are estimates only, as final yields depend on bottling strength and warehouse measurements at the time.