Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Week 19 - Highland Park 12
http://www.highlandpark.co.uk/
I count myself as blessed. My appreciation for whisky began in no other than Edinburgh itself. The bartender in hearing I was a Yank offered to give me a tour without my having to get up from my place at the bar. And that tour started with Highland Park 12. He told me you could search the land over and not find a smoother whisky. I have honored that challenge by continuing the search, but for the price I have to agree with him.
Highland Park got its start in 1798 in the Orkney Islands though it didn't start its own bottling until 1979, and that first was their core expression, Highland Park 12. The discerning consumer will note the glowing amber color that invites you to inhale a heather-honey sweetness. The palate has a balanced smoky sweetness with a heather finish. A bit of fruit is in there as well, a flavor that will keep you tasting for more.
Yes Highland Park 12 is easy on the senses. Just a simple joy to taste and keep you warm.
Enjoy.
For those that like this kind of thing, a tasting diagram. Me personally, I like to use my tongue more than my eyes. Each to their own.
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Color: dark amber
ReplyDeleteLegs: strong
Nose: a medium sense of peat combined with a buttery sweetness
Taste: A nice warm peaty taste that is smooth going down, yum
Finish: warm though not quite as long lasting as the Glenmorangie, but still nice
I am a day late, but hopefully not a dollar short. Well brother Rick is clearly bringing out the big guns after his January opening bid. This is another very nice, and welcome, dram. Very different than last week’s, but very enjoyable. The smokiness is not overpowering, though certainly not tame either. The overall effect is one of smoothness and just relaxed enjoyment. I hesitate to add a drop of water, but I aim for consistency. Hmm, more cream and sweetness on the nose and a slightly stronger smoke and sweetness to the taste. I tend to prefer this one without it. Looks like it is time to settle in for the night and enjoy the second half of my dram neat. I admit, I am feeling the pressure for June …