Multi-award-winning malt, named the ‘best spirit in the world’* - One of the most respected malt whiskies in the world
Highland Park is supported by a national consumer sampling campaign - Growing drinker numbers and increasing demand
Balance of smoke and sherry wood create a unique heather honey sweetness - An exceptional malt experience that is gently smoky but surprisingly sweet
Authentic Orcadian bottle design - Superb standout in bar and strong consumer recognition
*Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal
Appearance
Natural colour; reddish gold Orkney sunset.
Nose
Butterscotch, dark chocolate and orange.
Palate
Full flavour, candied orange peel with spicy dark
chocolate leading to a rich smoky sensation.
Finish
Rich, complex, sweet smoky sensation then
soft medium dry.
Top comments
barginfan
16 Dec 153#18
If you were considering a bourbon, rather than a Scotch, could I suggest Makers Mark. If you can get access to Costco, they are doing a gift set for just under £23. It includes a 70cl bottle, a glass and an ice ball mould.
All comments (18)
gfrdl
15 Dec 151#1
Great price for an excellent whisky
Heat ++
ianjw
15 Dec 151#2
Usually try and grab one of these whenever on offer. One of my favorites.
Purple135
15 Dec 151#3
fantastic whisky, great price!!
ironfist
15 Dec 15#4
This stuff decent? :smiley: Not a whisky drinker but might get for a friend.
Spango
15 Dec 151#5
It is. A very good price for 12yo Highland Park.
Evy
15 Dec 151#6
Any idea of the sort of thing your friend likes? I enjoy it, it's got good flavour. Little bit smoky and sweet, but not overpoweringly so. It's a good step up from entry level malts like Glenfiddich/Glenlivet if you're starting out too, IMO of course.
If they're a whisky fan in general, they'll probably appreciate it.
Looking for a different whiskey for my old man this xmas, his faveourtie is Glenfiddich, last year I bought him Jack Daniels for a change, and he enjoyed it, asking for advice from any whiskey drinkers, would he like this ? I know whiskey connoisseurs can be picky, so expert advice needed please.
Thanks
Evy to SaturnSymbolism2012
15 Dec 151#13
Whisky is subjective and everyone likes something different, but this is a good choice with broad appeal. If he enjoyed JD, this is miles beyond that in terms of flavour.
SaturnSymbolism2012
15 Dec 15#14
I will get a bottle, was wondering because JD is £15 on offer at sainsbury's but wanted to get him to try something new, and £23 is not that much more if he will enjoy it.
Thank you Evy
ironfist
15 Dec 151#15
JD is £15 a litre in morrisons :smiley:
Evy
15 Dec 15#16
Glad I can help. To be honest, JD goes up and down in price throughout the year on occassion, this stuff doesn't really.
An excellent quality scotch for very little cost.
Agreed, that everyone's opinion will vary.
Sure I paid £26 just last week for this in Tesco. Never mind.
barginfan
16 Dec 153#18
If you were considering a bourbon, rather than a Scotch, could I suggest Makers Mark. If you can get access to Costco, they are doing a gift set for just under £23. It includes a 70cl bottle, a glass and an ice ball mould.
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Multi-award-winning malt, named the ‘best spirit in the world’* - One of the most respected malt whiskies in the world
Highland Park is supported by a national consumer sampling campaign - Growing drinker numbers and increasing demand
Balance of smoke and sherry wood create a unique heather honey sweetness - An exceptional malt experience that is gently smoky but surprisingly sweet
Authentic Orcadian bottle design - Superb standout in bar and strong consumer recognition
*Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal
Appearance
Natural colour; reddish gold Orkney sunset.
Nose
Butterscotch, dark chocolate and orange.
Palate
Full flavour, candied orange peel with spicy dark
chocolate leading to a rich smoky sensation.
Finish
Rich, complex, sweet smoky sensation then
soft medium dry.
Top comments
All comments (18)
Heat ++
If they're a whisky fan in general, they'll probably appreciate it.
Excellent find Op, cheaper than the cheapest it was last year.
Here's Ralphy's review if you want a look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9Kq5g9aIzg
Thanks
Thank you Evy
This is another option, it's a bourbon so along similar lines to JD, but superior (IMO). Also in Tesco for around the £22 mark.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/bulleit-bourbon-22-tesco-2352325
Agreed, that everyone's opinion will vary.
Sure I paid £26 just last week for this in Tesco. Never mind.