Highland Park 2004 SMWS 4.226 Smoked plum lemonade

BrandHighland ParkCask#4.226
SeriesSmoked plum lemonadeVintage2004
BottlerScotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS)Bottledn/a
CasksRefill Ex-Sherry PuncheonAge12yo
ABV64.5%Non-Cillfilteredyes
Whiskybase ID96697Natural coloryes
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Remarks:
Not much of the sherry can be felt. Water is good for it and the alcohol takes a little back.

Overall I rate this Whisky 87/100 points

  • Nose: 87/100 points
    very strong start, maritime, salty, sweet, smoky, citrus fruits, the alcohol is very present.
    With a little water it becomes fruity and nuttier. The smoke also appears softer

  • Taste: 87/100 points
    Citrus fruits, very strong, hot, pepper, vanilla, light fruits, salty, maritime, some smoke.
    With water it appears softer and more harmonious as well as a little sweeter. The smoke looks a bit ashier.

  • Finish: 87/100 points
    restrained finish, maritime sweet and salty, vanilla, spicy. Slightly fruity.
    The finish hardly changes with water.

Review written on 2021-07-01