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Decadence Is Underrated

LinkwoodSMWS 39.281

Producer: SMWS

February 16, 2026
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About This Whisky

Code

39.281

Distillery

Linkwood

Name

Decadence Is Underrated

Producer

SMWS

Region

Speyside

Age

17 years

ABV

57.6%

Bottler Type

Independent

Category

Scotch

Flavor Profile

Deep, Rich & Dried Fruits

Nose

The whisky presents an enchanting profile of dark chocolate, dark bread, and dark fruit notes, complemented by subtle dark beer characteristics. The typically floral character of the malt has been substantially transformed through heavily charred additional maturation.

Palate

Dark fruit and chocolate flavours dominate the palate, with the charred wood influence adding depth and complexity to the drinking experience.

Finish

The finish lingers with residual dark chocolate and roasted notes, leaving a warming impression of the cask's intense maturation.

Overall Notes

About Decadence is underrated: The name says it all! Darkness falls – dark chocolate, dark bread, dark fruit and dark beer notes make for an enchanting twilight taste adventure. This typically floral malt gets a massive makeover in heavily charred additional maturation.