Highland Park Cask Strength Release No. 2

Smooth for the proof and not too in your face. Nose: Buttery Baked goods. Lemon meringue pie. Dark chocolate. Not much ethanol or smoke at all for me. Taste: spices and baked goods. Hint of smoked meats. Breakfast sausage. Rhubarb pie. Smooth. Finish: short and sweet. Weakest point of the experience. Expecting more tannins and oils based on others HP drams. 4.25/5

Even better than the first release. More “dense” flavors. Rich and sweet but balanced with light smoke.

Nose: stewed fruits, winter spice, tree bark, heather, citrus peel, cardboard. Pallet: sherry, oak, ginger, cocoa, tannins, pepper, cream Finish: spice, rich Pete, cocoa, chilli, sweet.