Highland Park SMWS Society Cask No. 4.178 Whisky 12 Year Old · 2000 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with mahogany-tinted depth and a burnished gold glow, a warm coppery sheen that hints at sherry influence.

Nose

Peated and maritime at first, then sweetened by honeyed heather. Aromas of orange zest and orchard fruit mingle with rich sherry notes - fig, raisin and dried berry - stoked by vanilla, toffee and toasted oak, with a delicate coastal salt kiss.

Palate

Silky and full-bodied, it coats the palate with honeyed sweetness and a nuanced peat smoke. Dried fruit, fig and orange zest mingle with toffee, vanilla and sherry-driven spice. Cinnamon, clove and pepper add warmth, while oak and a whisper of maritime notes linger into a long, balanced finish.

Finish

Long and warming, the finish coats the palate with honeyed vanilla and toasted oak, while a subtle peat smoke lingers beneath sherry-influenced fruit. Dried orange, fig and almond notes drift into a gentle spice, finishing with a maritime salt and chocolatey sweetness that lingers softly.