Distillerie | Undisclosed Highland Park |
Embouteilleur | Phil & Simon Thompson |
Serie | Owl |
Mise en bouteille pour | X |
Date de distillation | 1998 |
Date de mise en bouteille | 2019 |
Pays | Écosse |
Région | Orkney |
Age | 21 |
Cask Type | Sherry Cask Matured |
Numéro de fût | X |
Alcohol percentage | 49.5 |
Volume | |
État | Parfait |
Étiquette | Parfait |
Stock | 0 |
Malt Review.com:
Colour: a light haze.
On the nose: Shortbread, sea salt crisps and creamed corn. A gentle current of apples and limes reside underneath. A little earthy, sunflower oil, fresh vanilla pod and pineapple cubes. Lemon tea, wood shavings, toffee, peanuts, a used shammy, pine nuts, some waxiness and a waft of smoke.
In the mouth: solid without being explosive or thrilling. Crackers, caramel, vanilla and a hint of subtle peat. Popcorn, some floral heather with a sappy nature and more apples. More smoke, cask char and a hint of orange with honey.
Conclusions
An enjoyable Highland Park, the nose is terrific and matches the gorgeous label. The palate itself is pleasurable and really warrants futher investigation. A very easy drinking example from this distillery, that benefits from being matured in an ex-bourbon hogshead. I’m sure many out there will appreciate the break from sherry cask matured Highland Park’s.
In a few years time, this might have been the full menu, but for now it’s a lovely aperitif.
Score: 7/10