The Linkwood 6 Year Old from Murray McDavid’s Benchmark series is a youthful and expressive Speyside single malt, bottled in 2024. Aged in bourbon hogsheads and finished in first-fill Murça Tawny Port barriques, it offers layers of red fruit, soft spice, and a touch of sweetness. Drawn from casks 301298, 300, 302, and 390, this small-batch release reflects the creative cask finishing at the heart of the Benchmark range.

The Murray McDavid Benchmark series is a range of limited-edition single malt Scotch whiskies that highlight the art of cask maturation. Each expression originates from a well-known distillery and is carefully finished in unique casks—such as wine, sherry, port, or even stout beer barrels—adding distinct layers of flavour. Un-chill filtered, naturally coloured, and often bottled at higher strengths, the Benchmark series offers whisky enthusiasts a bold and creative take on classic malts.