Tastes
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Highland Park 12 Year Viking Honour
Single Malt — Islands, Scotland
Reviewed July 15, 2021 (edited July 25, 2021)Nose: Slight smoke and citrus notes at the outset. Hints of sweet, maybe chocolate, then caramel. Palate: Smoke at the forefront, then gives way to leathery sweet notes. Finish: Moderate oil, leaving my tongue coated. Specks of pepper dotting my tongue. Smoke steady throughout. Gut/Personal Rating: 3.2/5 I am not the biggest fan of peat. However, as someone who would like to get more into smoke, it is a bottle I could see myself returning to. It’s not overwhelming. -
Nose: Strong alcohol smell, hint of sweetness and vanilla. Palate: Initial slight sweetness. Slight tobacco and hint of oak. Finish: Comes to a quick finish. Not much of an aftertaste. Thoughts: Basic bourbon, there’s not much to it. It’s easy to drink but there’s no complexity at all. Great mixer bourbon.
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