Murray McDavid Mission Series II

Name:

Linkwood 1973
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Tasting Note
 Colour: Beautiful medium amber/honey bronze.
Body: Robust, rich and vibrant.
Nose/Palate: An oak explosion envelopes the olfactory senses.  Sweet, mature and potent notes of baked custard, bourbon, marinated apricots, soft ripe melons dusted with light ginger and chocolate powder.  Fresh oak, sawdust, crisp dry barleycorns, with underlying hazelnut and white chocolate.  It finishes with deep pink, shower-moistened roses, suggesting meringue or Turkish Delight.  A sublime sensory experience.

On the palate the texture is beautiful and balanced.  The spirit glides over the taste buds with smouldering oaky sweet warmth.  The fruit and barley sugar/butterscotch flavours arrive right on time and just waiting for the invitation are candied almonds.  This remarkably seductive, incredible spirit is a must for all serious single malt fans.  This should not be missed.
Finish:

THE stylish Speyside malt.  This is the benchmark.  All credit to the lads at the distillery.  Pure magic!