Old Malt Cask / Aged 16 Years

Old Malt Cask

Highland Park

Aged 16 Years

ABV 50%
REVIEWED Issue 57

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Specifications

Brand: Highland Park, Douglas Laing, Old Malt Cask
Expression: Aged 16 Years
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 16 years old
Year of bottling: 2004
ABV: 50%
Country/Region: Scotland / Islands (Non Islay)
Bottling type: Independent Bottling
Bottled by: Douglas Laing

Awards

Recommended
Issue 57

Tasting notes

Taster Michael Jackson

Nose: A little woody dryness then chocolate, coconut, marzipan. Some glueiness and menthol.
Palate: Thin and drying. Cough candy. Cinnamon. Cloves. Toasted coconut. Sandalwood.
Finish: Seemingly short, but, just when you think it's all over, a long, lingering, Fino infused finish.
Comment: For the end of the evening. Of considerable complexity and will require several attempts before it's cracked. Not for everyone.

9.0

Taster Arthur Motley

Nose: Estery, salty and fruity (peach slices and baked apples). With water up comes fennel, satsuma and melon. Also a husky, gristy character.
Palate: Fruity, tingly and lightly peaty.
Finish: Dry and biscuity.
Comment: A pleasant and balanced malt with a definite island character, but given the choice available from this great distillery, it pales.

7.5

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Highland Park Distillery, Holm Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland

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