Highland Park Distillery
ABV 52.3%
Decent enough, and the palate is lovely, but somehow you expect more after 24 years in the cask.
Dave Broom
Dewar Rattray
Brand
Dewar Rattray
Bottler
24 Years Old, Single Cask
Expression
Single Malt
Type
24
Age (Years)
52.3%
ABV
Islands (Non Islay)
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Toothpaste/spearmint, macadamia nut but with slightly harsh alcohol behind. Water brings out a waxy note.
Palate: Sweet, with a lovely peach jam quality which impresses after a let-down of a nose.
Finish: Gentle smooth hint of smoke.
Comment: Decent enough, and the palate is lovely, but somehow you expect more after 24 years in the cask.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Orange, mixed peel, dried papaya and ginger. Subtle swirling smoke and some sweet medicinal character, like Pink Dettol. Some malty, nutty cereal character.
Palate: Lime starbursts, marmalade and fruit syrup. A great malty body.
Finish: Sweet, oaky and a little smoky.
Comment: A great body wearing flattering clothes, the oak showing off the spirit's considerable curves in a classy way.
Score: 8.8
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