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Spirit of the Bear is part of a trio of Travel Retail market releases from Highland Park in 2018. This is a no-age-statement single malt that was matured in sherry seasoned American oak casks, and bottled at 40% ABV. We assume that the bear-based spirit which the name refers to is that of the strong, noble type that Vikings saw in the creature, rather than the picnic basket stealing and fedora hat wearing spirit we know bears for today.
Nose: Peat is up-front, though swiftly moves on to brioche dipped in coffee and fresh honey.
Palate: Orange peel and stem ginger. Still enjoyably smoky, though now with hints of floral barley in tow.
Finish: Sandalwood and vanilla-y malt.
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As others have said it does not come packed with any surprises. However it is a great whisky that is easy to drink and easy to like. I would recommend it to someone curious about peaty whisky since this bottle lack the punch of peat you get from your laphroaig or ardbeg.
31st December 2019
nothing stood out about it, plenty other options for better value
18th December 2019
Great taste, lingering on the palate, highly recommend.
27th July 2019
Taste is not bad, but please do not expect a Talisker 10. It may worth if you find it less than 35€.
27th April 2019
Beautiful bottle; great price; excellent taste
23rd April 2019
Bought at an airport with discount (less than 40 euros for one liter). It's quite good for this price, but there is not much surprise.
10th March 2019