Single Malt
Scotland
Sherry
A great introduction to Highland Park's famed heathery peat smoke, the 12 Year Old is matured predominantly in sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks, so it's spicy, citrusy, and full of smoky aromatics. This is part of the Orcadian distillery's impressive core range, which was treated to a smart new look in 2024.
Fresh, clean and very aromatic. Floral notes abound the senses with a light grassiness. Notes of creamy Manuka honey and a touch of juicy citrus with cream and a well-balanced sweetness.
Rather full with a pleasant depth. Lurking somewhere in the substratum a grilled orange lies. Notes of granary toast and green tea with jasmine. A touch of sweetness.
Quite long with peppery spice and wood shavings.
A few of my customers recommended this one, and I was surprised to see so many bad reviews after my first dram. For a $50 12 yr. chill filtered single malt this is good and very drinkable. A bit sweet and a bit spicy, not a whole lot of finish but complex enough for what it is. Goes down easy.
Just cracked open my bottle tonight and I find it very balanced and quite delicious, don’t know why so many bad reviews, for the price you cannot go wrong
BALANCE is the word... sweetness, smoke, and bitter. This dram has everything.
Did nothing for me, felt bland and uneventful. This definitely didn’t live up to the hype it gets.
Just tanned the last dram of this - I am now sad. HP 12 vh is one of my favs - hint of smoke on the nose gives way to a lovely bittersweet taste that to me is distinctive and outstanding - for a £30 bottle of malt you’ll struggle to find better bottle
