Highland Park 18 Year

96 points. Caramel loaded, pleasant scotch. While certainly very far from speyside, the style is similar, delicate, balanced and nice notes of brioche and vanilla.

Needs more ABV. Mouth feel a little thin.

Nose: gorgeous. Earthy sherry, caramel, cinnamon, mocha, a splash of sea spray. Very gentle sweet smoke. Theres a hint of the aroma of a gresh cut granny smith apple. Notes of coffee and chocolate . Palate: smooth. beautifully fruity. Chewy robust malt. Sweet sherry. Honeyed green apple, light smoke. Towards the end of the palate a little citrus zest comes out along with the salinity and a tinge of maritime peat. Finish: warming spiced oak, a little zippy lemon peel.