Highland Park 1966 37 Year Old Duncan Taylor

Highland Park Dragon Legend

Highland Park loves to profile itself with the slogan ‘best spirit in the world’, but many aficionados were somewhat disappointed with the distillery of late. The official releases are too many too fast and much too expensive. ‘Is it still about quality or is it all about quantity?’, I often hear. And still. From time to time a lovely HP is...

Score 85/100

Highland Park 13 Year Old 1996 Exclusive Range CWC

The Exclusive Range from David Stirk’s Creative Whisky Company bottles relatively young, affordable, easy drinking whiskies. This one, with its 13 years, falls into that category. The nose is fresh and grainy with loads of citrus fruits, warm vanilla biscuits, honey and wild flowers. Rather simply but far from bad. It is a bit oily on the palate....

Score 83/100

Highland Park 18 Year Old

I've done a review before of the Highland Park 18 but that was back when I didn't know my peat from a kiln. I'd like to think I've come a long way from then. However, what's true is that I loved it back then and I love it still. Highland Park routinely use Oloroso Sherry casks to mature their spirit but what gives their spirits it's unique profile...

Score 93/100

Highland Park 12 Year Old

If you’re just getting into single malts, this is a great place to start. ‘The great all-rounder.’ There are sherried elements, highland elements, and peaty elements. There’s smoothness, balance, and a regard for quality barley. And I even like the bottle. Good for beginners and connoisseurs alike. I loved this back in the day. It used to be a...

Score 86/100