Highland Park Cask Strength Edition (Scandinavian Release)

I tasted the current version of this available in Sweden, 350ml, 63% abv. Nose: Moist, almost boggy. Like wet leaves fallen from the trees and turned brown. But there is also a marmelade swetness. Light peat, not in a firey way but more damped. It’s ok, not too interesting. Palate: The marmelade comes through. Dark strawberry jam. Well balanced by the light peat. Very nice. Finish: Medium short. The peat and moist lingers a bit and so does the marmelade. No real bitterness, but a slight nutty character. Quite nice. Overall: High abv. I watered it down to just below 50%. The boggy note (decay almost) is not overly pleasant. It is however held back by the jammy qualities which comes through very well, especially on the palate. The light peat is just sugficient to balance and lift the sweet sherry notes. In the end 3.75 (being a bit generous). I prefer this to the 12 yo. Yet to try the 18 yo (have a bottle, soon to be opened).

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