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Whiskey Review: Highland Park 15 Year Old

We taste Highland Park 15 Year Old Scotch whisky, an unusual age statement from this well-respected Scottish producer.

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Highland Park 15 Year

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Appearance:
Bright gold with amber tones, medium legs.
Nose:
Citrus, more lime than lemon or orange, light oak tones, sherry, light peat smoke.
Palate:
Sweet vanilla, dry sherry, and citrus give way to peat smoke just before the finish. Medium-oily mouthfeel. Finish: Rather quick finish with some saltiness on the very end. Lingering sherry aftertaste. Conclusion As a Scotch lover, I tend to hold innovation and attention to detail in high regard. I found this version of Highland Park to be especially enjoyable specifically because of the deviation from the pattern set by both its younger and older siblings. The brightness of the sherry and boldness of the peat combined with the fullness of the mouth feel makes for a fun drink. Whether or not that departure is enough to set it apart from said label mates is a question best left to the folks crunching the numbers at Highland Park. As for my individual experience, I genuinely enjoy this truly fine Scotch. I rate Highland Park 15-year single malt Scotch whisky an appreciative. FINAL SCORE: 84/100 [graphiq id=”aSA7JEVArmR” title=”Highland Park 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Overview ” width=”700″ height=”517″ url=”https://w.graphiq.com/w/aSA7JEVArmR” link=”https://whiskey.underthelabel.com/l/821/Highland-Park-15-Year-Old-Single-Malt-Scotch” link_text=”Highland Park 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Overview | UnderTheLabel”]
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Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Joshua St. John

When not savoring whiskey, Joshua St. John can likely be found exploring the trails of the Pacific Northwest near his Portland, Oregon, home. A lifelong world traveler, he was first captivated by single malts during visits to Scottish distilleries. He continues to explore the globe, discovering its diverse cultures through the myriad expressions of his beloved spirit.

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