Highland Park 18 Year Old

Highland Park 18 Year Old

It took awhile… As if a woman I’d long been longing to hold, but who had resisted me, teasing then turning away, warm but not generous, non-committal, has finally answered my entreaties with a full, whole-hearted, loving embrace. More than a wink, this time she fulfills all promise and slays me with her charms. Highland Park 18 is one of those...

Score 93/100

Highland Park 18 Year Old

Well, I recently got a bottle of HP18, and I must say that it is as superb as I remember it being over the years. Here are my tasting notes: On the nose, I am welcomed by orange blossom, lychee, cedar, and vanilla. The palette does not disappoint, with a full rich mouth feel complimented by sea salt caramel, white chocolate, nutmeg, cinnamon,...

Score 90/100

Highland Park 18 Year Old

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. Try a side-by-side comparative tasting between HP12 and HP18. It's a...

Score 91/100

Highland Park 18 Year Old

What a treat this is. Nose: Salty sweetness, fruit, a bit of smoke and oak. I once read someone write salted butter, and I agree. Very well balanced and a good sign and representation of the taste. Palate: Sweetness up front (toffee, caramel, whichever you like best) which then transforms into a wonderfully spicy and smoky flavor. The...

Score 94/100