Stoic Drinker’s Notes
2015-05-08 | Good/Very Good

New Release: Linkwood 1984 30 Year Old The Whisky Agency 'early flying'

Linkwood LINKWOOD 1984-2014 30yo THE WHISKY AGENCY 'early flying' 49.2%, one of 174 bottles, Refill Hogshead
Bottle #リンクウッド(LINKWOOD)
A rich Speyside malt with a matured flavor. Linkwood LINKWOOD 1984-2014 30yo THE WHISKY AGENCY 'early flying' 49.2% one of 174 bottles, Refill Hogshead The aroma features concentrated apricot tea, strong apple pie, cinnamon, plum, a gentle barley note, rich, and upon drinking it expands with a smooth mouthfeel, apple pie and black tea, slightly creamy and rich sweetness, astringent depth to the flavor, rich, stress-free and pleasant long finish. 【Good/Very Good】 New release from The Whisky Agency, Linkwood 1984, 30 year old. It's quite nostalgic to have a whisky from 1984 that has aged over 30 years. A full-bodied fruity flavor with a sense of maturity and concentration is clearly felt, along with a rich aroma reminiscent of apple pie with hints of barley and cinnamon. When drinking it, the matured mouthfeel is still present, with a fruity, slightly creamy sweetness and a good astringency that deepens the flavor, resulting in a rich and enjoyable taste. Initially, The Whisky Agency was known for releasing many long-aged whiskies like Duncan Taylor, but naturally, the supply of 1960s and 1970s distillates has decreased. Nevertheless, given the current era where even 1980s distillates are aging over 30 years, it feels like we've seen one form of recent long-aging whisky. #Linkwood (LINKWOOD)