Highland Park 12 Year

Clark & Kim's - Thanksgiving

Another solid entry level single malt scotch. I would put this on par with Ardbeg 10 year. It doesn't lean into the peat like Ardbeg, but still has hints of it, while the sherry takes the lead. Char and apples are what I pick up on the nose. The peat, while not that pronounced is there are on the first sips, but the sherry and stone fruit quickly take over. The finish is long on this one, maybe not as long as Ardbeg. I pick up more oak, sweetness and a hint of smoke. I believe this to be a touch below the top tier entry level single malts, but still well worth trying. Is it better than Ardbeg 10 year? I'm not sure, but I think it would come down to your preference of heavy peat or not. If you are introducing someone to single malt scotch, then I would probably choose this over Ardbeg. Overall, though, a very good value for the money and one I would recommend for sure.

Nose: sweet dried fruits, honeysuckle, caramel, a slight mineral or iodine note, hint of peat smoke, pleasant overall. Palate: malt, caramel, vanilla, hint of baking spices and peat smoke, fairly balanced with a medium length finish. Just oily enough to cling to your tongue and suggest you another dram. What you would expect from a Highland Scotch. Solid and worth having in your home bar.

Smell like sweet molasses apple and peat. Spice nice peat.

Taste is Soft Smoke chocolate Finish is Lingering complexity Wonderful