Highland Park 2005 Single Cask Series Cask# 4250

BrandHighland ParkCask#4250
SeriesSingle Cask SeriesVintage2005
BottlerDistillery BottlingBottled2017
CasksRefill ButtAge12yo
ABV63.2%Non-Cillfilteredyes
Whiskybase ID114587Natural coloryes
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Remarks:
I really like this HP. The alcohol is very well integrated. Only it becomes a bit too bitter on the palate and in the finish.

Overall I rate this Whisky 89/100 points

  • Nose: 89/100 points
    Fruity smoky start, dried fruits embedded in a pleasant, slightly sweet smoke, some citrus fruits in the background, as well as slightly dark chocolate, slightly spicy. The alcohol works very well, it only becomes stronger later.

  • Taste: 89/100 points
    Strong start with smoked ham quickly transitioning into aromas of dried fruits, slightly sweet but still a bit sour, chocolate, pepper, then becoming bitterly dry

  • Finish: 89/100 points
    strong finish, rough with a hint of ash, dark chocolate, bitter and becoming dry, long-lasting, the sherry aromas are more to be found in the background

Review written on 2021-03-27