A bottle of HP18 costs a little over C$200 here in BC, Canada. Seeing the sky-high expert and punter ratings, though, I had to give it a go. I’ve found many delicious whiskies thanks to Distiller. So. It looks and smells like most other single malts. Nothing special there. The first thing to hit your tongue is That Malt Flavour, but where some Scotches drown it out with peat or sherry casks, HP puts it centre stage thanks to its overall subtlety. Then what? Smoky bacon, wet hay, and that thin, fragrant wildflower honey, with a long, mildly peaty thrum to finish. Yes, it’s nice. Very nice. But $200, five star nice? Not for this palate. If you love single malt above all other styles, this will be for you. But if you’re just as happy sipping Irish pot still, Canadian rye or bourbon, you’re better off saving your dough.