{"product_id":"linkwood-1988-18-year-old-douglas-laing-old-malt-cask-single-cask-2111","title":"Linkwood 1988 18 Year Old Single Cask #2111 | Douglas Laing Old Malt Cask","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Mature Speyside Single Cask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled at Linkwood in May 1988 and independently bottled by Douglas Laing for the Old Malt Cask series in January 2007, this 18 year old single cask release reflects the classic style of mature Speyside whisky from an increasingly difficult era to source. Drawn from a refill hogshead and bottled at 50% ABV without chill filtration or added colouring, it showcases the elegant and spirit-driven character for which older Linkwood bottlings have become highly regarded among collectors and enthusiasts alike. Early Old Malt Cask releases from this period remain particularly respected for their traditional presentation and distillate-forward style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyed malt, orchard fruits, vanilla cream, soft oak, and delicate floral notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and balanced, revealing stewed pear, toffee, gentle spice, citrus peel, and refined oak influence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, with lingering malt sweetness, drying oak, and subtle spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Douglas Laing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Malt Cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 1988\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 2007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColouring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Chill Filtered\u003c\/li\u003e  \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refill Hogshead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Cask \/ Cask Strength\u003c\/li\u003e  \n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2111\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Outturn:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of 336 Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Original Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLinkwood has long been regarded as one of Speyside’s quietly revered distilleries, celebrated for producing an elegant and refined spirit particularly prized by independent bottlers. Older vintages matured in refill casks are especially admired for preserving the distillery’s delicate orchard fruit character, floral complexity, and waxy texture without excessive oak influence. Mature Linkwood bottlings from the 1980s have become increasingly difficult to source in well-preserved condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDouglas Laing’s Old Malt Cask series became widely respected for presenting single cask Scotch whiskies with minimal intervention, allowing the natural character of each distillery to remain at the forefront. Linkwood, long admired by independent bottlers for its elegant and refined spirit, has developed a particularly strong reputation among collectors when matured in traditional refill casks such as this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. Availability is finite and unlikely to be repeated once sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:24px; font-style:italic; color:#9A9A9A; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\nNot every bottle is meant to be found.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Whisky Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47834878804142,"sku":"TWA-LINKWOOD-1988-18-DLOMC2111","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/6582\/9294\/files\/linkwood-1988-18-year-old-douglas-laing-old-malt-cask-single-cask-2111-1.jpg?v=1779496669","url":"https:\/\/thewhiskyarchive.com.au\/products\/linkwood-1988-18-year-old-douglas-laing-old-malt-cask-single-cask-2111","provider":"The Whisky Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}