Highland Park reviews

This is now my second bottle of Highland Park 12, so as you might expect, I rather enjoy this whisky. However, I managed to get through the entire first bottle before ever sitting down to do a proper…

Nose: bourbon-like woody sweetness, Christmasy spice like nutmeg, maraschino cherries.Palate: rich caramel and maple syrup being supported by aromatic (herbal?) peat and smokeFinish: smokey and sweet,…

What a treat this is. Nose: Salty sweetness, fruit, a bit of smoke and oak. I once read someone write salted butter, and I agree. Very well balanced and a good sign and representation of the taste.…

Another saturday, another review.The colour of this whisky is remarkable: it is a beautiful full golden (perhaps even amber?), while no caramel has been used to produce this. Rather, this is the result…

Nose: Some vanilla and heather honey. Caramel and dark fruits (Cherries,Plums), but not very deep as expected. Medium to light sherry I'd say.Palate: Wee oak, Citrus and again some dark fruit and wood…

I am always impressed when I pour myself a dram of this single malt. Every sniff provides new aromas all mixed up in a perfect balance. A nice long finish that starts by drying your mouth before filling…

The perfect balance of Highland and Islay. Quite elegant.

Nose: What a great nose on this young HP. Honey mixed with dried sultanas , some lovely smoke with a sweet edge to it, and then finally some oak. On second sniff i am getting some Wood varnish, and some…

This was also a present for my birthday - this was one of two bottles my wife purchased for me (the other being a Glenlivet 18 year old). I'm only just getting over the flu, so it's been a frustrating…

This is the first bottle I bought. I'm a novice, but I'm currently feeding a small obsession with scotch. Before ever tasting a dram, I read many many articles (online and offline) about the subject and…