Orkney's Highland Park has once again bottled up a brill single malt at cask strength and bestowed it a pleasingly straightforward name – feast your eyes upon Highland Park Cask Strength Release No.2! This particular edition was made with a combination of sherry seasoned European and American oak casks, alongside a few ex-bourbon casks, selected by master whisky maker Gordon Motion. Sitting at a robust 63.9% ABV, this one offers up plenty of fruit, vanilla, and smoke notes to enjoy.
Roast chestnuts, pear drops, earthy smoke and with a hint of caraway.
Savoury peat and a smidge of salted liquorice, plus thick honey, crunchy red apple, and cassia.
Almond, chocolate, red chilli flake, and oak.
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One word “excellent “
This second release really benefits from letting it sit for a few days after opening. Initially, I got mostly cinnamon over a faint amount of the regular HP heather signature. Adding water just toned it all down. Now after 5 days, the nose and flavors are much more interesting. Lots of fruity sherry, some barrel char and a bit of that HP heather. A good splash of water now opens it up very nicely. Given a little time, this has developed into a very worthy expression of Highland Park.
Bought this for my father - just as a wee gift. He says it is sublime - and one to be savoured. I would say it is worth every penny given his enjoyment of it.
I think it's an excellent whisky. I have always enjoyed cask strengths. The ordering process was very simple and straightforward as well.
Smooth, fruity, a very slight touch of saltiness and a nice touch of smoke. Will defo get another bottle.
