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Linkwood — Whisky distillery

Linkwood

Distillery

Linkwood is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky distillery near Elgin. It was founded in 1821 and is owned by Diageo.

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Origin: Speyside, Scotland
Established: 1821
Part of: Diageo

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Linkwood 1996 vintage
Single Malt
1996 vintage
Linkwood 37-year-old
Single Malt
37 years
Linkwood 12-year-old Flora & Fauna
Single Malt
12 years

Other bottlings

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Turntable Unplugged
4 distilleries · Blended Whisky
46.0% ABV
The Wealth Spirit Linkwood - Cask 300366
Linkwood · Single Malt
13 years47.3% ABV
Linkwood 2008 vW The Ultimate
Bottled by The Ultimate · Single Malt
12 years
Linkwood 1989 CA Single Cask
Bottled by Cadenhead's · Single Malt
32 years

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WhiskyNotes published a reviewJul 27, 2026
The Wealth Spirit Linkwood - Cask 300366
Linkwood · Single Malt
13 years47.3% ABV
Very good review score, 87 out of 100
The Wealth Spirit: Linkwood / Secret Speyside
By Ruben
WhiskyNotes published a reviewJun 14, 2026
Turntable Unplugged
4 distilleries · Blended Whisky
46.0% ABV
Good review score, 82 out of 100
Turntable Unplugged
By Ruben

History

1824
Operating period. Opened
Production began at the distillery.
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1874
Operating period.
Linkwood was demolished and completely rebuilt.
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1932
Operating period. Acquired
Scottish Malt Distillers took control of Linkwood.
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1936
Operating period. Acquired
Linkwood became part of Distillers Company Limited.
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1972
Operating period.
A second distillery opened opposite the original buildings.
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1985
Operating period.
The original Linkwood distillery ceased production. The second distillery remained open.
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1986
Operating period. Acquired
Linkwood became part of United Distillers.
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1997
Operating period. Acquired
Linkwood became part of Diageo.
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Linkwood Distillery near Elgin. Photo: Peter Moore, “Linkwood Distillery on the fringe of Elgin”. Cropped and adjusted.Image source · CC BY-SA 2.0

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4 bottles
Douglas Laing
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3 bottles
Elixir Distillers
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3 bottles
Signatory Vintage
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3 bottles

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