Highland Park 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

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We may sell, license, transfer, assign or in any other way dispose of the Service (including Members) to any third party without any notification to you, e.g. (but without limitation) in connection with any reorganization, restructuring, merger or sale, or other transfer of assets. So my point is - that "crappy" HP18 that I referenced is indeed changing literally in every respect - almost as a living being is coming alive. Now if the HP12 could hurry up and do likewise... Nose: Not as smokey as I had anticipated. Very sweet smelling, almost juicy with an underlying smokiness to it. Second whiff: More of the same, this time a little more smoke but now the oak came out a bit and something almost tropical - overripe banana perhaps? I couldn't wait for the 3rd whiff...

Victor - Yes, your wisdom is indeed coming to pass. In fact, I found that this is even true of single pour of literally any whiskey - the pour comes out often with a strong iodine nose, etc. and sits and "breathes" (opens up) for 15 - 20 minutes - or more... I noticed that the Talisker 18 absolutely improved over about 30 minutes - and now despite my initial disappointment with that expression, I am broken hearted that it is impossible to get more in the States as far as I can tell - esp. not at the rate I paid for my first bottle. For those familiar with the malty and well valued HP12, Highland Park 18 is very similar in flavor but with a higher degree of sophistication. This dram is a great example of what some additional years of "sleep" will produce from what is already a well defined brand. Highland Park 18 is a peated Single Malt Scotch from the northern most region of Scotland. This spirit is matured for 18 long years, staying consistently cool in the Orcadian air, in some of the finest sherry oak casks from Spain. Highland Park 18 is made of 100% malted barley and smoked using peat from the island. It is quite a unique whisky that is consistently well balanced and smooth. The whisky is completely naturally colored and bottled at a pleasant 96 proof/43% ABV. Highland Park 18 continues to prove itself time and time again, being a dram anyone can enjoy.I must admit; last night I wasn't too impressed with the HP 18 yr, and from what I remember - both the 12 yr, and 15 yr are better...Last night's Balvenie tasted great in comparison.

Taste tested and reviewed hand warmed in a 12 oz. snifter, neat over the course of at least 30 mins. Weather: chill in the air, rainy. Nose: Initially cool from the bottle, the dram really opens up with warming as red licorice turns to smooth anise, soft vanilla, seasoned oak fueling a smoldering story telling campfire. P: first you get acid and fruity notes, mostly on sherry and dried fruits again. Then a delicious woody taste comes out, together with a gentle smokiness and a very delicate peat. We must say that on the palate it seems to be less sweet than expected judging from the nose, even if a gentle note of honey stands out. This Higland Park tends to dry your mouth towards the finish, and all the flavours tend to exhaust, leaving room to some woodiness and peat that rarely are so harmonious and enjoyable. The brand with 225 years of history distilled the scotch in 2002, and Master Whisky Maker Gordon Motion drew it from hand-chosen casks in 2021.When I first started getting seriously into whisky about 10 years ago this was one of the 'must have' malts. It didn't disappoint. Our Service is an online platform which provides Members with information (e.g. bottle facts, market-indices, market values and prices) on (mostly) whisky and allows Members to add information to the platform. We do not sell, nor does the Service provide any option to buy, any alcoholic products. Last week I went to The Scottish Arms in St. Louis Missouri. If you've never been, go. Now. More than 150 drams (Scottish, Japanese, American, you name it) on their whisky menu - amazing! Well, while I was there I tried the HP18 and all I could say was..."eh..." I helped myself to a "hearty" dram of the HP 18 yr last night (hadn't had any in roughly several months). Within a few minutes after my 1st sip last evening - I sorta noticed that odd feeling that I haven't had in years...I cannot tolerate neither wine, nor champagne due to the headaches that I tend to get from both (is it the sulfites?), and last night I sensed I would have one.

The finish has a lot more “there” there. It starts off fruity and sweet before turning woody and spicy and finally closing out with just a whiff of smoke.If any provision of these Terms is held invalid, the remainder of the Terms shall continue in full force and effect.