Linkwood 30 Year Old 1983 "Over the Border" (Samaroli)
This release was selected and bottled by the iconic Italian independent bottler Samaroli, renowned globally for their artistic label designs, meticulous cask selection, and non-interventionist approach to bottling. The "Over the Border" title pays homage to the crossing from England into the beautiful whisky country of Scotland. Distillery: Linkwood Distillery, Speyside Independent Bottler: Samaroli (Bottled by Coilltean) Distilled: 1983 Bottled: 2013 Age: 30 Years Old Cask Profile: Matured for three full decades in a single Refill Cask (Cask No. 5709) Rarity: An incredibly limited single-cask outturn Specifications: Bottled at a natural cask strength of 46% ABV, completely uncolored and non-chill filtered Brief Tasting Notes Because this expression spent three decades resting in a gentle refill cask rather than a heavy active wood cask, the pure, complex distillery character of vintage Linkwood takes center stage. Nose: Complex, void of big/bold (read dominant) aromas, many soft fruits and many flowers and herb. Notes of old roses, chamomile tea, crisp orchard cider apples, fresh mint, and soft vanilla Palate: Elegant, deeply layered, and perfectly integrated. Soft tropical melon and yellow orchard fruits merge seamlessly with complex herbal tea components like white needles and oolong Finish: Extremely long, subtle, and clean, resolving slowly on dried floral notes, garden mint, and a gentle wood structure