Highland Park 18 Year

Nose: whispers of smoke, sea spray, sherry, earthy notes, mocha, honey, light citrus Palate: smoke hits initially then quickly fades, smooth as FUCK, fruity, citrus peel, sherry. Transitions to finish with warm light caramel and spiciness Finish: starts with sherry, moves to chocolate orange, drying barrel wood tanin

Nose creamy smooth Palate light smoke spice Finish caramel smooth

Highland park 18 yr vs highland park cs Nose 18- a sharp sweet but subdued nose. Light peat, vegetable metalic almost. Light honey green apples. Cs - so different than the 18. Candy.... Like a vanilla citrus hard candy. Sweet malt. The smoke is there...barely. Taste: 18: smooth, smoked apples and tastes a little watered down to be honest. Smokey sweet finish. CS: SO FLAVORFUL. SWEET FRUITY BOMB. the combination of the smell and the taste are a 1, 2 punch. They aren't the same though but it works. Tart apple, grapes, dark honey, spicey and a warm sweet smokey hug finish. This isn't even close. Cs all the way 9.2/10 to 8/10 for the 18yr.

Color: Chestnut oloroso Nose: Cherries, spices, boiled fruit, leather, potpourri, slight maritime notes, polished wood, something pungent Palate: Dark chocolate, raisins, pepper, tobacco, leaves, toffee Finish: Espresso and burning tires A *definite* improvement over the 12, but still overpriced (this was from a small sample). The search for a more affordable substitute continues...