Highland Park Cask Strength Batch 1

My Price: $99.95

Country/Area: Orkney Islands, Scotland

Distillery: Highland Park

Proof/ABV: 126.6 Proof/ 63.3% ABV

Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley

Barrel: Mostly Sherry Seasoned American Oak Casks

Age: No Age Statement (must be at least 3 years old)

Nose: Brownie cooked over a campfire, Smoke, Heather

Taste: Peat Smoke, Raw Coco, Caramel

Review: As a fan and frequent consumer of Peated Scotches I was very happy when I came across this bottle of Highland Park Cask Strength Batch 1 at a local liquor store. The 63.3% scotch is non age stated and very light in color likely due to it being primarily aged in Sherry Seasoned used American Oak casks. The flavors are both bold and subtle and it does not drink or smell like you would expect an 126 proof whiskey to. The nose and palate are rich with smoke but also chocolate and hints of floral and caramel. If you are a fan of Islay style peated whiskies this may be worth checking out. Cheers!

My Rating: Sip it if you like smokey Scotches.

May the miles you hike be filled with wonder and the glasses you raise be filled with whiskey.

Cheers!

Rating scale:

-Spit: Don’t bother with this one. If a friend gives you a dram of it, are they even your friend?

-Shoot: Good enough to get you drunk.

-Sip: Tasty enough to enjoy neat or on the rocks.

-Stock: I’d recommend keeping a bottle on hand.