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‘HIGHLAND PARK’ 18 YEARS OLD Orkney Islands Single Malt
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer The Macallan-Glenlivet Distillery
Light amber colour. Fairly intense, gently spicy, caramel nose with hints of butter and smoke. Dry, firm, well balanced, harmonious, gently peppery, very slightly smoky, honeyed, caramel taste with a very good finish. CSPC 500231
Type Spirit - Scotch Whisky
Agent Max Can
Country Scotland
Region
Rating **+
Caramel
LCBO Note Status A Vintage Assessments Explorer's Selection!
Tasting note: House style: smoky and full-flavoured. Colour: Refractive, pale gold. Nose: Warm, notably flowery. Heather, honey, fresh oak, sap, peat, smoky fragrance. Very aromatic and appetizing. Body: Remarkably smooth, firm, rounded. Palate: Lightly salty. Leafy (vine leaves?), pine nuts. Lots of flavour development: nuts, honey, cinnamon, dryish ginger. Finish: Spicy, very dry, oaky, smoky, hot. Score – 92. (Michael Jackson, Malt Whisky Companion 4th Edition, 1999) Price $ 110.00
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - November 16, 2002
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