A new release from Highland Park, which will be music to some people's ears. Dubbed Full Volume, the expression was distilled in 1999 and bottled in 2017. It spent this time exclusively in first fill bourbon casks, rather than Highland Park's traditional sherry casks. This certainly turned up the volume on those delicious creamy bourbon notes. The single malt was finally bottled at 47.2% ABV and comes presented in a sufficiently trendy presentation box which could easily be mistaken for a Highland Park-sized speaker.
Vanilla cream, smooth fudge and barley sugar sweetness, balanced by citrus zest, lemon curd and oak spice.
More creamy vanilla, sweet lemon peel and tropical fruits, rich coconut balanced by hallmark aromatic smokiness.
Barley sugar returns on a long finish, supported by slightly tannic oak, even more creamy vanilla and lemon, with cedar wood and a hint of tangy pineapple.
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Nice-but pricy. Tried it at Distillery tasting, think at this price I prefer the 18 Yo Brave of HP to offer this 47 ABV as introductory taster - without water. I am used to high proof whisky, but some found it a bit daunting.
Obtained this one at significant discount, so had to go for it knowing it was slight divergence from standard HP. Enjoyed taste. Will definitely go to 10 yr for true experience. Valkyrie is on deck.
let it sit i the glass for 10-15 minutes, do not add water and you have a delicious dram
