Highland Park 12 Year Old Bottled 1980s 75cl

Highland Park 10 Year Old - For Netherlands

For the longest time Highland Park did not have a 10 Year Old, apart from a special release for Whisky Live London some five years ago. But since 2013 there is a 10 Year Old in half bottles. It was meant for the German and Dutch markets primarily and costs less than 20 EUR (but then this is only 350ml). The nose is a nice mix of fruit on the one...

Score 84/100

Highland Park 12 Year Old

Restrained aroma - a Glencairn helps. Flowers, caramel, sherry and wood with a touch of smoke. Some brine. Sweet when it hits the tongue and transitions to a gentle burn. Mostly grain sweetness in the taste. More brine notes - still could be stronger, though. Some hazelnuts, walnuts. Nice balance, though perhaps too mild and sweet. Very pleasant...

Score 87/100

Highland Park 18 Year Old Viking Pride

When we were invited to the tasting room after our as-good-as-private tour at Highland Park distillery, this Highland Park was one of the malts we were given. Oh, yes, this nose is nothing short of brilliant. Slightly floral with apples and pears, a nice drop of honey and a very soft, almost delicate smokiness. I almost dare to call it sexy! The...

Score 86/100

Highland Park 12 Year Old

Nose: Clean and crisp. Nice scent of honey and citrus. Taste: Smooth and silky honey. Subtle orange peel sweetness. Finish: Fairly long sweetness to a light pepper spice.

Score 84/100