Highland Park 12 yo Viking Honour

40°

Distillery : Highland Park - Islands

Ex-Sherry Casks

Original Bottling

Core Range

Single Malt

Launched in 2017

Uncoloured

Peated around 8 ppm

It actually dates back to 1979, but it was in 2017 that the slogan "Viking Honour" was added to it, without necessarily changing the blending.

Let's Taste It: 

Quite a full and fresh nose, loaded with citrus fruits. Lemon, orange, clementine. Spices, some red fruits in the background. The peat is light, but nicely smoky. A very fine balance between the smoke and the citrus fruits, it's a success in this aspect. The palate is a continuation of the nose, with a solid base of peat on which the citrus fruits rest, tending towards exotic fruits. Pineapple, papaya. White plum, an ounce of vanilla. A light sprinkling of spices. Successful finish, with a hint of smoke. A little taste of vanilla at the end. Earthy and grassy.

 

In Short, 

A very fine expression, with real qualities. However, the 40° alcohol content prevents it from entering the big league. 

Score : 84

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