Highland Park 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Description

A favourite among whisky aficionados, the Highland Park 18 is a master of complexity and balance; the bright golden amber colour is followed by aromas of toffee, dried fruits, marzipan and fragrant smoke; the palate is rich, full of honey, and floral, peat flavours, while the finish is long, soft and round.

Tasting Notes

Nose: a thick dollop of honey spread across a layer of salted butter; in the background the ashes of a peat fire are emptied; Taste: eye closing beauty: immediate glossy impact of rich, vaguely metallic honey but upped in the complexity stakes by the subtle intense marbling of peat; the muscular richness, aided by the softness of the oil ensures that maximum intensity is not only reached but maintained; finish: long continuation of those elements found in the delivery but now radiating soft spices and hints of marzipan; balance: if familiarity breeds contempt, then it has yet to happen between myself and HP 18. This is a must-have dram. I show it to ladies the world over to win their hearts, minds and tastebuds when it comes to whisky. And the more time I spend with it, the more I become aware and appreciative of its extraordinary consistency. The very latest bottlings have been astonishing, possibly because the colouring has now been dropped, and wisely so. Why in any way reduce what Score - 95.5. (Jim Murray, Whisky Bible, 2010)

Serving Suggestion

Best enjoyed neat, on the rocks or with a splash of water.

Tags

Gifts for Whiskey Lovers, Holiday, Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Liquor, Medium & Smoky, Other, Scotch Single Malts, Scotch Whisky, Scotland Other, Spirits, Whisky/Whiskey