Linkwood 10 Year Old 2010 Reserve Cask (SMOS) Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml (ABV 48%)

Elixir Distillers is an independent bottler that released The Single Malts of Scotland range in 2002. This range consists of vintage single malt Scotch whiskies selected for their individual quality and character. Along with the classic single cask collection, the range includes the Director's Special series personally selected by Sukhinder Singh, as well as two small-batch collections: the accessible Reserve Casks and the more mature Marriage of Casks.

A small batch of eight ex-bourbon hogsheads from Linkwood distillery was used to create this single malt, distilled in 2010 and aged for more than 10 years.

Nose - Juicy slices of honeydew melon provides a light, soft start and is brightened up by zingy Granny Smith apples. Freshly cut grass and the essence of jasmine blossoms creates a heady feel of summer and is then rounded out by butter candies and fruity barley sugars.

Palate - The palate spices up from the nose, with notes of glacé ginger, pepper and baking spice folded through creamy caramel. The fruit continues - melon and orchard fruits - and cuts through the sweet gingery spice.

Finish - You are left reminiscing of summers past - citrus star ts to shine through at the end, with the melon and blossom remaining on your palate for a lovely long finish.