Highland Park 1984 DE

CategorySINGLE MALT
DistilleryHighland Park
BottlerDun Eideann (DE)
Bottling Series-
Vintage1984
Bottled Year2002
Age18년
Cask Type-
Cask Number-
Bottles Released-
ABV43.0%
Volume700 ml
Label-
CountryScotland
RegionIslands
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Flavor Profile

Vanilla
Sweet
Oaky
Fruity
Honey
Dried Fruit
Spicy
Creamy
Smoky
Citrus
Floral
Chocolate
Nutty
Herbal
Maritime
Peaty

Tasting Notes

Colour

gold

air Nose

this is rather simpler and more spirity. Little fruitiness but quite some honey and pollen as well as a little fresh mint. Notes of candle wax and dry white wine, lemon… It does get better with time but fails to become really entertaining. Starts to smell a little like old wine casks after a moment

restaurant Palate

it’s better now but still a little harsh and spirity – and it’s not the alcohol. Typically the kind of well-matured and flawless un-sherried Speysider that’s very good but that isn’t really the big enchilada in a well-organised whisky tasting session. Apple juice, wood, liquorice…

timer Finish

long and rather compact but again, a little too ‘neutral’. But truly flawless. But slightly boring. But it’s very good whisky, no doubt. But, but, but… 80 points . And yes, I tried it with water, it just didn’t change much – but it’s great with Easter chocolate eggs! MUSIC – Hugely recommended listening (jazz): WF favourite Patricia Barber sings Let it rain.mp3 (that's on her 1998 CD Modern cool). Fab, fab, fab. Please buy the lady's music and go to her concerts. April 5, 2007 TASTING – THREE 18 yo HIGHLAND PARKS Highland Park 18 yo 1984/2002 (43%, Dun Eideann, Refill Sherry Cask #1738, 450 bottles)

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