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Whisky Review: Highland Park Twisted Tattoo

We review Highland Park Twisted Tattoo, a 16 year old Scotch whisky that includes married whisky aged in Spanish Rioja casks with whisky aged in ex-bourbon casks.

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

About:

46.7% ABV, 16 years old, blend of 153 first fill Spanish Rioja casks and 70 first fill bourbon casks, chill filtered at 4o C. Around $90 for a 750mL.
Appearance:
Pale yellow with an amber hue.
Nose:
Coffee and vanilla, hazelnut, cereal, mint, orange blossom, melon.
Palate:
Balanced on the palate, with just the right amount of alcohol to carry the flavors without being overwhelming. Light peat plays with vanilla, chocolate covered cherries, lavender and cedar spice. A nice wine-like earthiness is present from the barrels. Citrus and a bit of yogurt on the finish.
Finish:
Comments:
This is a very nice whisky, but I think it lacks the ‘wow’ factor that I usually get from a Highland Park. One of the tasting notes on the bottle suggests a ‘full-bodied red wine,’ and I’m not sure I agree. There are some nice attributes that definitely come from that wine cask, but overall this whisky leaves me wanting a little more.

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.

Cameron Holck

After graduating with an engineering degree in Colorado, Cameron Holck found his true calling in the hospitality industry. He pursued his love of the outdoors to the Pacific Northwest, where he continues his dedication to bartending and serves as a sales representative for Four Roses Bourbon. Cameron believes that a night out is defined by the quality of hospitality and strives to enhance that experience with a fantastic drink (likely whiskey) in your hand.

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