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.
*UK (excluding Channel Islands) and retail only. Offer from 10 11 2025, while stock lasts.
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.
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I have enjoyed the occasional bottle of HP12 over the last 40 years. Recently I bought a bottle and was very disappointed. I put it down to my ageing taste buds but it seems that others believe its not the dram it used to be.
I haven't tried the 'original'. It's worth mentioning that Horst Luening from whisky.com says this and the old version are exactly the same, apart from the name and bottling. He also rates it very highly. If it's good enough for Horst it's good enough for me! Anyway, this is an absolutely delicious whisky. The only problem is that it is far too easy to drink. The taste is interesting but very accessible. It's the very definition of a good session whisky. I wish I had the 43% version, where I am it is bottled at 40. If it were a little thicker bodied and had a bit more kick it would be perfect. As it stands, it's still a very good whisky.
I can honestly say that this is the worst single malt I've ever tasted, absolute pish. HP should be ashamed. It's watery, no debth, not finish at all, it tastes like orange peel, that's it.
First time in a while for HP for me but what I remember about it was ‘smooth’ and that still applies. Came on offer too so an added advantage.
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.
