WhiskyDudes Highland Park 5 Year Old Amontillado Quarter Cask
Key Facts About This Single Malt Scotch
Bottler: WhiskyDudes
Founder: Edwin van Scherpenzeel
Distillery: Highland Park
Region: Highlands, Scotland
Age: 5 years old
Distilled: 12.06.2017
Bottled: 16.12.2022
Cask Type: Hogshead re-racked into first-fill Amontillado sherry quarter cask for 18 months
Cask Number: 52A
Alcohol by Volume: 55.0%
Bottled: Natural colour and non chill filtered
Outturn: 173 bottles
Bottle Size: 700ml
Highland Park 5 Year Old Tasting Notes
Nose: A delicate blackberry scent, while the light smoky notes add depth and complexity. Earthy grassiness and briny notes are also present, alongside a hint of tobacco.
Palate: Thick and indulgent, with a mouthfeel that is both creamy and rich, like Yucatan honey. Limestone and prune flavours dominate the palate, along with a subtle sweetness that is reminiscent of whipped cream. 18 months in an Amontillado quarter cask has added another layer of depth. A subtle sweetness that is reminiscent of Dutch ‘stroop’.
Finish: Long and satisfying, with a sweet peat flavour that is complemented by notes of milk chocolate and tantalizing citrus.
Overall: This whisky might be young, but it’s a true masterpiece for its age, offering a complex yet harmonious profile that is sure to captivate even the most experienced of connoisseurs. The first ever WhiskyDudes bottling that isn’t cask strength! They did feel the need to bring this down from its high 65-ish to 55%.
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Edwin van Scherpenzeel