Highland Park 12 Year

Not bad, don't get too much flavor though. Just a little sweetness

What is the greatest Scotch? My pick is still Lagavulin 16 Year Old (though my personal affection for Poit Dhubh 21 Year Old has swelled substantially after recent tastes). And even if there are quite a few other Scotches I’d think of first if ever the question was posed – and I’m passably informed of the typical top tier – Highland Park 12 is the one I’ll often offer to someone asking for a recommendation. An air of wispy smoke, toffee, honey, cranberry and a mountain potpourri of sprightly heather, bracken and flowers. A tinge of paint initially, so I would advise allowing this to breathe for a short while. A sweet, honey taste with some oak and maritime notes. A light, pleasant sweet and smoky finish that tails off with a Ceylon tea that adds a dainty, dry briskness. In fact, this is the whisky for people who say: I don’t like smoky whiskies. This is the text for the teacher; the manuscript for the missionary. The vital tool one requires to convert those horrible heathens. Haven’t had it yet? Quick, save yourself, before it’s too late.

Representing isle of Orkney Nose: sherry, oak, sea salt water brought out the peat Body: medium Palate: smoky, sherry, sea salt but water shut down the sherry and the peat got stronger. Good not great tasty but not robust. Finish: short Note: I expect this to be good before tasting it at a restaurant. HP18 is one of my favorites so.... it was very good but no 18

Woodsy and smooth

Sweet malted honey on the nose. Strong hint of lemon zest on the palate and over-ripened sweet banana. Subtle light yet heartwarming smokey peaty finish.