Insider knowledge: Highland Park 40 Year Old whisky is named whisky by virtue of the fact it's from Scotland. If distilled in America the spelling would be Highland Park 40 Year Old whiskey, as opposed to whisky.
The nose is rich and full. Notes of pine and eucalyptus oil with hints of manuka honey. There are some fruit notes, grassy heather and mixed peels developing with gentle smoke. The palate is full and a little oily. Notes of leafy greenness and marzipan with hints of sherry. There are some thick oak notes with Seville marmalade and a little spice. The finish is long with perfumy notes and zesty bitter oak. ...more
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Filip L
I just tried this and.. well.. i fell in love. It took its time to fully develop in the glass but then.. Oh my *beeep* Absolutely fantastic dram! Totally amazing!
Lennart
I´d tried this 40y.o HP on Viking Line Cinderella. I give this fantastic whisky 11 points og 10...........
LH
ELEVEN out of Ten points...................
R
Great... but the pricing for the 3 cl sample is outrageous...
CMD
I have experienced the pleasure of this fine whisky in a local pub. I enjoyed it so much i have bought a bottle.
Bozo
Absolutely amazing dram. I tried this on site at Highland Park after a tour. Exquisite and syrupy, leathery nose and mouthfeel. Probably the perfect age, where the cask is just about to become a little intrusive (but hasn't just yet). So sweet - beautiful slightly burnt dark brown sugar, and a hint of that smokiness everyone loves from the pure Orkney peat. The easiest 10 I could ever give - it's tempting to take out a second mortgage so I could afford this. Maybe when I turn 40......