Highland Park 1961 Bottled 1984 Cadenhead's

Highland Park 18 Year Old

Nose: This is way less astringent and in your face then the 12yo. This is way more subtle and richer. Tons of citrus fruit – oranges, lemons, pineapple and apples are the first fruits to emerge from the thick web of ambiguity. Sherry sweetness and some lemon grass that all seems to rest on this thick foundation of smoke. The smoke is not...

Score 84/100

Highland Park Loki 15 Year Old Valhalla Collection

nose: Hmmm. quite interesting thing are going on here : some apples, waxy notes, with some wood, and quite floral as well. zesty lemon , oats, yet no smoke or peat that I can pick up. Palate: Big palate, no doubt, starts buttery with Red apples sautéed in butter, then a rather interesting note of exotic fruit (papaya, guava, and a bit of red...

Score 89/100

Highland Park 18 Year Old

Highland Park 18 year old was surely a treat all the way. Only the nose was a bit too sophisticated for my taste, but everything lacking in the aromas were definitely topped in taste and finish. I was already a fan of Highland Park 12 yrs. The 6 years older version managed to make me a fan of the whole distillery. Highland Park 18 has a bit more...

Score 94/100

Highland Park 18 Year Old

My bottle has been open since July 13. It has been in my glass for 30 minutes and ready to go. This is a wonderful Whisky which is worth the hype. The nose tells you this is a complex dram. Oak, honey, malt, grassy, dusty old books, a waft of smoke and apple peel. This is creamy and smooth. Slight salt, apples, smokey, peat and orange peel. The...

Score 90/100