Highland Park 21 Year

Bright pear, apple, coconut, and shortbread cookie on the nose. Vanilla and caramel joins on the palate, followed by a beautifully balanced brine and earthy smoke. Such a pleasant ballet of sweet fruit and alluring peat.

Light and sweet, citrus on the nose but very sweet on the tongue

Smooth balance of smoke and dark fruit notes. Very nice!

I am talking about the 21 year old August 2019 Release. Nose: slightly salty, it seems to breathe a sea breeze. But at the same time sweet with honey. Palate: not consistent, it gives the idea of extreme "liquidity", honey, hazelnut, but watery. Light smoke and embers. Plum aftertaste. He looks very young, certainly not 21yo. Final: medium length, bitter and uninspiring. A very “easy” whisky which however lacks character. Good, but not very good. Considering years, coat of arms and price, a half disappointment .... Rating 3.75 _________________________________________________ Parlo del 21yo Release August 2019. Naso: leggermente salino, sembra di respirare una brezza marina. Ma allo stesso tempo dolce di miele. Palato: non consistente, da l’idea di estrema “liquiditá”, miele, nocciola, ma acquoso. Leggero fumo e brace. Retrogusto di prugna. Sembra molto giovane, non certo 21yo. Finale: media lunghezza, amarognolo e non entusiasmante. Un whisky molto “facile” che però manca di carattere. Buono, ma non buonissimo. Considerando anni, blasone e prezzo, una mezza delusione.... Voto 3,75

For a Smokey whiskey, it is fantastic. Much smoother and eases into the smokiness as the taste settles in your palate. If you like a good peaty one which maintains great balance and complexity, definitely give it a try. Neat, of course!

Surprisingly light, straw color. On the nose, starts with a surprise - leather. Savory and tangy. As it opens, the meat smell dissipates replaced by a gentle spice. As it opens, chocolate appears. The palette is 2 tone. Subtle. First is a slightly smoked tea, and on the back of the palette at end, surprising unrolling of orange spice and orange juice, and vanilla. The finish ends with sweetness. Summary: Surprise flavors roll in and out. To fully appreciate this one give it a long time to sip slow - pour only when you have time to watch it develop. (Rating does not take price into account!)