Highland Park Fire is a Scotch whisky aged for15 years and matured in ex-port cask. It is bottled ad 45.2% (90.4 proof). It is a limited edition and 28.000 bottles were released to the market in 2016. The bottles is sold in a nice volcano looking wooden box.
- ABV: 45,2%
- Cask: ex-Port
- Age: 15 years old
- No. of bottles: 28.000
- Price: $100 – $250
- Avalability: low
TASTING NOTES – HIGHLAND PARK FIRE
Nose
At first, it develops note of fruits (red apple) and rich flavors of cocoa. Spices follow, that are outlined by black pepper and cinnamon. Hints of cereal and a touch of balsamic notes.
Palate
Very spicy, with a main note of white pepper, as well as slight aromas of saffron. Smoked wood quickly follows. Afterwardyellow fruit and light citrus notes (lime and citron) get developed as well.
Finale
Medium long persistency. It reveals spices (white pepper) and balsamic herbs.
Overall, the Highland Park Fire is a well balanced Scotch whisky, equipped with a good harmony. The aromatic palette isn’t particularly ample, and considering the aging, the expectation were a little higher. That said, it intense and satisfying dram.
Rating: 88
L’articolo Highland Park Fire proviene da CigarsLover Magazine.
