North Star Spirits Cask Series 022 Linkwood 2012 10 Year Old

Distilled at Linkwood Distillery in Speyside in May 2012, this 10 Year Old single malt was matured in a single Oloroso Sherry hogshead and independently bottled by North Star Spirits. Bottled in April 2023 as part of Cask Series 022, it was released at 53.5% ABV, natural colour and without chill filtration. Only 310 bottles were produced. North Star’s official notes emphasize a dessert-like profile of strawberry, dark chocolate, rhubarb, vanilla custard and a distinctive leathery finish. 

Food Pairing: Dark chocolate, strawberry cheesecake, rhubarb crumble, vanilla custard, almond pastries or mature cheddar.

Tasting Notes: A rich, dessert-driven Speyside single malt combining Linkwood’s fruity character with the sweetness and depth of an Oloroso Sherry hogshead.

Nose: Strawberry and dark chocolate sorbet.

Palate: Rhubarb crumble, vanilla custard and fresh bread rolls.

Finish: Leather accompanied by sweet, iced-cake character.

Serve: Enjoy neat initially, then add a few drops of water to open the fruit, chocolate and sherry character at 53.5% ABV.