Linkwood 12 YO Flora and Fauna
The impeccable Flora and Fauna range showcases gems from throughout Scotland and are some of the most collectible and enjoyable whiskies ever crafted. This Linkwood is a floral and fruity masterpiece.
Flora and Fauna is a select series of whisky releases from the Diageo stable. Choosing special bottles form each of their distilleries the drinks multinational has created an impeccable collection of showcase bottles.
Fragrant Whisky
Linkwood 12-year-old Flora and Fauna is a fragrant whisky with a faint hint of pine oil, soft fresh fruits and real complexity. Bottled in 2007, this pleasant Speyside malt has a grassy, smooth and nutty personality.
Recognised with awards and plaudits from sources like Whisky Magazine, it is celebrated for its fresh sift fruits, mouth-filling texture and pleasant acidity.
This is a whisky of great depth with a gorgeous feel and lots of sweet malt notes with layers of almond, citric and a light fruit nose. The fresh fruit notes in Linkwood 12 yo Flora and Fauna, in particular, create a whole garden of aromas to experience.
Tasting notes
Aroma
On the nose you can expect lots of fresh soft fruits, smooth acidity and light and fruity layers.
Palate
A taste of this fine drink can confirm the superior position of the whiskies selected for the Flora and Fauna range. The Linkwood 12 year old celebrates its fruity personality well.
Finish
There’s a medium to long finish on this elegant whisky that brings cedar notes to the fore. It’s a warming pour that has a pleasant acidity that distinguishes it.
Flora and Fauna is a cornerstone in Diageo’s single malt collections.
It allows the drinks maker to concentrate its distillery outputs in one powerful grouping that gives the consumer access to spirits that are often used only in blends.
With a rich and oily mouthfeel the 46% Linkwood 12 YO Flora and Fauna is a terrific member of the lineup.
Linkwood Distillery has been making whisky since the 1820s and today is best known for its contribution to Diageo blends.
The distillery is located in Elgin in Speyside and operates four stills and eight washbacks.