Berry Bros. & Rudd Linkwood 10 Year Old 2013 Small Batch Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Berry Bros. & Rudd Linkwood 2013 is a 10 Year Old Small Batch Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky showcasing the elegant, fruit-forward character of Linkwood Distillery. Distilled in 2013 and matured in Bourbon hogsheads, it was bottled by Berry Bros. & Rudd in 2023 at 46% ABV, with 1,147 bottles produced.

The whisky opens with inviting aromas of warm Victoria sponge, buttery coconut and fudge. The palate develops with spiced vanilla, aniseed and toasted oak before stewed apple and pear add a fresh orchard-fruit character. Gentle spice and vanilla linger through the finish.

Food Pairing: Pair with roast chicken, creamy Brie, baked apples, almond pastries, vanilla cake or buttery shortbread.

Tasting Notes: Creamy and fruit-forward with vanilla, coconut, fudge, orchard fruit, aniseed and toasted oak.

Nose: Warm Victoria sponge, buttery coconut and rich fudge with soft vanilla sweetness.

Palate: Spiced vanilla and aniseed lead into toasted oak, stewed apple and ripe pear.

Finish: Gentle warming spice with lingering vanilla and a subtle tea-like dryness.

The tasting profile follows Berry Bros. & Rudd's own notes for the exact 2013 Small Batch release.