Highland Park 2023 Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky 21 Year Old · 2001 Vintage
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Crafted from a total of 36 ex-bourbon hogsheads, first-fill sherry seasoned European and American oak casks and ex-Rioja casks, all laid down between 1998 and 2001 and hand selected by Gordon Motion.
Bottled at is marrying strength of 46% ABV, this is a sweet and spicy 21 year old single malt Scotch whisky that opens with aromas of tropical fruits, toasted almonds, freshly grated nutmeg and floral peat smoke. Complex and finely balanced layers of flavour follow in a wild harmony of lemon zest and aromatic fenugreek, apples caramelised in honey and cinnamon, and a dusting of cedar-smoked sweet paprika. Woody spices linger at the finish, with a hint of citrus oil in the heather peat smoke. This whisky's bright russet hues are driven entirely naturally by the casks it matured in, without additives.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Bright russet hues, warmed with amber undertones.
Nose
An aromatic prelude of tropical fruits, toasted almonds and freshly grated nutmeg, brightened by delicate floral peat smoke. Layers of lemon zest and fenugreek mingle with honeyed apples and cinnamon, while cedar-smoked paprika and warm wood spices weave through. A citrus oil lift lingers in the heather peat.
Palate
On the palate, honeyed sweetness and tropical fruit open to caramelised apples and lemon zest, braided with warm cinnamon. Nutmeg and toasted almonds echo spice, while cedar-smoked paprika and fenugreek deepen the profile. Woody spices linger through a resinous finish, touched by citrus oil and a whisper of heather peat smoke.
Finish
Long, refined finish where warm woody spices linger and slowly fade. A bright thread of citrus oil cuts through the heather peat smoke, leaving a clean cedar-spice echo and a whisper of sweetness that lingers just long enough for another sip.