This 12-year-old Linkwood (cask #2412220/2013) combines classic Speyside fruitiness with intense port-style finishing, delighting with aromas of red fruits, sweet port notes, ripe berries, dark chocolate, and creamy nuttiness. The medium-long, dry finish with lingering fruit and oak spice harmoniously rounds out the profile. Bottled at a robust 51.6% ABV, unfiltered, and at cask strength (distilled on February 25, 2013, bottled on August 30, 2025), this single malt from the Linkwood Distillery displays its unadulterated intensity and offers a complex and enjoyable experience, whether enjoyed neat or with a splash of water.