Scotch Universe Lunar Crater: Balboa (Linkwood) - 13YO, 2009/2022, 52.4%

Scotch Universe

Scotch Universe Lunar Crater: Balboa (Linkwood) - 13YO, 2009/2022, 52.4%

Type : Single malt whisky
Vintage: 2009
Bottled: 2022
Cask type: 1st Fill Rioja Barrique
Strength : 52.4%vol.
Content : 700ml

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160° U.4.1' 1821.2''

160: 160 months of maturation
U: Unpeated
4: Riojo Barrique (Spanish Red Wine)
1: First Fill
1821: Linkwood was established in 1821
2: Speyside

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Online Tasting Note for reference:

Nose :

Dry red wine with notes of oak, red currant and carambola. Becomes a little sweeter over time with more intense fruit notes to which cherry and strawberry are added.

Palate :

Smooth and fruity, with not quite ripe blackberries, black cherries and dark currants. Overall darker, more intensely fruity than on the nose. Complemented by milk chocolate towards the end.

Finish :

Medium length. The chocolate is pushed out by the fruits, which are becoming even darker, and the wine barrel is particularly evident on the finish with light tannins.