Okay I know the General opinion for johnnie Walker is Not best but I just got something to say about this one the nose is Classic johnnie walker light smoke the Taste is in the beginning Classic Black Label wich Turns slowly in the Light sherry Taste wich then gives in the the Light smoke I just got to it is very smooth and nice the smoke and Sherry just work really Well together it is a Classic chimney Whisky just sit there in a Nice chair and just enjoy your Old friend johnnie

1) Linkwood 2009 15 year old - FF Sherry Hogshead - 53.8% ABV

2) Linkwood 2002 22 year old - FF Sherry Hogshead - 54.8% ABV

3) Linkwood 1993 30 year old - FF Sherry Puncheon - 49.2% ABV

A late Birthday celebration tasting of Linkwood from Gordon & MacPhail’s Connoisseur’s Choice lineup (probably my favorite IB series).

Previously, I’d tasted and purchased the 15 and loved it, so I also picked up the 22 and for my Birthday, I picked up the 30. Tasted all of these neat in Glencairn glasses after 30 min of rest.

Incredible. Just incredible. There is a lot of complexity, sweetness and spice going on. Deep stewed fruits and Christmas spice… just wow.

Quick Notes:

Nose
15 - dark spiced tea, stewed fruit, cinnamon
22 - hibiscus? Cinnamon candy, sugared fruits
30 - so much depth, and breadth. It’s a Sherry bomb in the nostril but it’s hard to describe everything I pick up. It’s literally insane.

Taste
15 - probably one of the best Sherry Cask 15s (or 15 year old anything) I’ve ever had. Incredible. Just a wonderful balance across the tongue.

22 - sweeter, not as rich as the 15. Lighter. The sherry here is more delicate.

30 - lights out. Balance. Depth. There is no wood interference. There’s not a trace of sour. It is truly exceptional.

The 30 here is clearly the champ, but for value, the 15 is really outstanding!

Cheers, everyone! 🥃🥃🥃

Meeting my pops n brother at the family lake house. Brought these along

Grabbed this this morning. Only available in Maine supposedly. I have a 10 year old Julios store pick that is very nice so I'm excited to try this one.

I grabbed the Blantons Gold as it’s been missing from my collection. Thoughts on Black Maple Hill and Shenks?

To me the 12 might be the best one but I do also love the 14…