{"product_id":"linkwood-19-year-old-ds-tayman-cask-strength-single-malt-70cl-55-6","title":"Linkwood 19 Year Old DS Tayman Cask Strength Single Malt - 70cl 55.6%","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLinkwood 19 Year Old DS Tayman Tequila Edition Cask Strength Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 70cl 55.6%\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLinkwood 19 Year Old DS Tayman Tequila Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive limited-edition \u003cstrong\u003eSpeyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining the elegant, fruit-driven character of \u003cstrong\u003eLinkwood Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e with an unusual \u003cstrong\u003etequila cask finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged for \u003cstrong\u003e19 years\u003c\/strong\u003e and bottled at a powerful \u003cstrong\u003ecask strength of 55.6% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, this independent release from \u003cstrong\u003eDS Tayman\u003c\/strong\u003e is limited to just \u003cstrong\u003e255 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an especially interesting expression for collectors and enthusiasts of rare Linkwood whisky. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tequila cask finish introduces an additional dimension to Linkwood's classic orchard-fruit character, bringing subtle agave and fresh vegetal notes alongside ripe pear, apple, pastry and caramelised fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone searching for \u003cstrong\u003eLinkwood whisky, DS Tayman whisky, tequila cask whisky, 19 year old Speyside whisky or cask strength Linkwood\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is an unusual opportunity to experience one of Speyside's most highly regarded distilleries from a completely different perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLinkwood Whisky Finished in a Tequila Cask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of this \u003cstrong\u003eLinkwood 19 Year Old\u003c\/strong\u003e is its \u003cstrong\u003etequila cask finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinkwood is traditionally known for an elegant and fruit-forward spirit. DS Tayman's finishing process introduces an unconventional tequila influence without overwhelming the underlying distillery character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result brings together classic Speyside orchard fruit with pastry sweetness, caramelised apples and a distinctive suggestion of agave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDS Tayman describes the whisky as showing \u003cstrong\u003egreengages, ripe pears and Danish pastry\u003c\/strong\u003e on the nose, followed by caramelised apple, buttery pastry and agave on the palate. The finish retains fruit sweetness alongside pastry cream and a delicate tequila-cask influence. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Limited Release of Only 255 Bottles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly \u003cstrong\u003e255 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Linkwood 19 Year Old DS Tayman Tequila Edition were produced. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small outturn significantly adds to the appeal of the release. Linkwood itself is relatively uncommon as a widely available official single malt, meaning independently bottled expressions are an important way for whisky enthusiasts to explore the distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombine that with \u003cstrong\u003e19 years of maturation, cask-strength bottling, an experimental tequila finish and an outturn of only 255 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this becomes a particularly distinctive Linkwood release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDS Tayman Independent Bottlers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDS Tayman\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in independent Single Malt Scotch Whisky releases with a particular emphasis on unusual cask finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company's range has included whisky finished in \u003cstrong\u003eBordeaux wine, Syrah, Cognac and tequila casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, taking established Scottish distillery character and exploring how it interacts with different maturation influences. Its current range includes both this Linkwood and a Caol Ila 19 Year Old finished in tequila casks. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Linkwood 19 Year Old is an excellent example of this philosophy, combining mature Speyside whisky with an unconventional tequila cask finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBottled at Cask Strength – 55.6% ABV\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLinkwood 19 Year Old DS Tayman\u003c\/strong\u003e is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e55.6% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e and presented as a cask-strength expression. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis higher bottling strength gives the whisky additional concentration, texture and intensity while allowing drinkers to adjust the whisky with water according to preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few drops of water may help open the fruitier elements of the Linkwood spirit while revealing further layers from the tequila cask influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhy Buy Linkwood 19 Year Old DS Tayman?\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release combines several attributes that make it stand apart from more conventional Speyside whisky:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19 Year Old Linkwood Single Malt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature whisky from \u003cstrong\u003eLinkwood Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual \u003cstrong\u003etequila cask finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong\u003e55.6% cask strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely limited \u003cstrong\u003e255-bottle outturn\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent bottling from \u003cstrong\u003eDS Tayman\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo added colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-chill filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Linkwood orchard-fruit character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual agave-influenced finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppealing to collectors of independent Linkwood bottlings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Rare Linkwood for Collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinkwood has long attracted considerable interest from independent bottlers and knowledgeable whisky drinkers because relatively few expressions are released as widely distributed official distillery bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDS Tayman Linkwood 19 Year Old Tequila Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e takes that rarity a step further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only \u003cstrong\u003e255 bottles available\u003c\/strong\u003e, an unusual tequila cask finish and a substantial \u003cstrong\u003e55.6% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a release with a very clearly defined identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should be particularly interesting to collectors focusing on \u003cstrong\u003eLinkwood Distillery, independent Speyside whisky, unusual cask finishes and limited cask-strength releases\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuture value or collectability can never be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Linkwood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55660671730040,"sku":"LKWD19DSTCSSM","price":105.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0538\/7966\/8914\/files\/Linkwood19YearOldDSTayman-1.jpg?v=1789404205","url":"https:\/\/reallygoodwhisky.com\/en-us\/products\/linkwood-19-year-old-ds-tayman-cask-strength-single-malt-70cl-55-6","provider":"The Really Good Whisky Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}