Linkwood was founded in 1821 by Peter Brown, but production did not start until 1824. The distillery is located near the town of Elgin, in Speyside and its name, is derived from its proximity to a local stream, Linkwood Burn. The distillery was established during the whisky boom, a period in which many small distilleries were built across the Speyside region to meet the growing demand for blended Scotch whisky. Linkwood remains one of the key distilleries in Speyside, with a reputation for producing a whisky that is highly sought after by both collectors and whisky enthusiasts. Linkwood’s combination of texture and delicacy, a light, elegant, and well-balanced style, makes it a favorite for blending and single malt aficionados alike. Its relatively rare single malt bottlings, especially those from independent bottlers, are prized by collectors.
