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Highland Park 18-year-old чаще описывают как сбалансированный, элегантный и комплексный виски с мёдом, шерри, сухофруктами, цитрусом, специями и лёгким торфяным дымом. При этом повторяются претензии к крепости 43%, цене, вариативности партий и тому, что современные версии уступают старым.
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В большинстве отзывов виски представлен как очень сбалансированный, округлый, гармоничный и комплексный, с нотами мёда, тоффи, сухофруктов, шерри, орехов, цитрусов, фруктов, шоколада, дуба и специй, а также лёгкого дыма или торфа. Его нередко называют классикой, «идеальным оллраундером» и одним из лучших в линейке Highland Park, отмечая элегантность и сложность. Финиш описывают по-разному: от длинного и приятного до среднего, иногда короткого, сухого или горьковатого; встречаются редкие ноты серы и лекарственности в послевкусии.
Однако наряду с похвалой звучат устойчивые критические и противоречивые мнения. Повторяющаяся претензия — крепость 43%: многие считают, что напитку не хватает силы, глубины и мощи, а тело слишком тонкое или водянистое; упоминается и вероятная chill filtration. Часть отзывов называет виски «скучным», не очень выраженным, с почти неощутимым дымом/торфом, «плоским» и не впечатляющим, а также указывает на завышенную цену относительно качества. Есть мнения, что современные версии уступают старым, что качество переменчиво от партии к партии и от бутылки к бутылке, что он уступает более дешёвому 12-летнему, а также что он полнее и слаще уступает Bunnahabhain 18. Отдельно отмечаются «слишком много дерева», кислотность, сухость и отсутствие торфа по сравнению с 12-летним.
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нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
The top gun in HP for me, when it comes to the 'core range'. Absolutely great whisky.
A classic to taste once in a lifetime.
Transferring previous Note (2012.01.02) content into a Tasting Note.
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 91
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
Good, less smoky but more complex than 12 years old. I tried Kamin Teerenpel 10/2014.
Nice!
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
N Balanced creamy toffee with hint of sherry T Full body mild fruity honey and hint of peat F Soft dry start moving in to a watery mouth and then a very long spicy finish. Going from mild to intensive. WOW
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 98
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
A very mild smoker, strong, spicy, but not strong in character.
fine whisky but not very pronounced. I can not detect smoke or peat in it. I think it is a bit overrated and therefore a bit too expensive.
n: immediately complex with really a nice sherry influence. mild fruits like bananas, apples and pineapple sirup. sunflower oil, linseed oil, mild honey. t: very good! oily mouthfeel with a very smooth body. apple pastry, salted caramel, honey, nuts and spices. great harmony. f: very long and warm, smooooth. comments: a very good whisky, complex and satisfying. I have to admit that I needed quite a while to appreciate the quality of this dram. 89/100
Very tasty, rarely so elegant smoke experienced, very nice mix of some directions.
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 90
The HP18 is a finely balanced malt with lots of details - it does not clink with its aromas, everything wants to be discovered. How beautiful could he be first with 3% more ... Yummy! ... and clearly the smokiest from the standard range (12, 18, 21, 25, 30)
A woody / fruity whisky to perfection, not to be missed under any circumstances.
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 92
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
Blindtasting-Tip Glenmorangie 12 years 40% Man, the HP18 is boring. He does well what he does. But he does not do much ...
18-03-2017
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| Нос | 77 | flowers, exotic fruits |
| Вкус | 80 | spices, creamy, citric |
| Финиш | 81 | long, hint of smoke and spices |
нос 84 · вкус 91 · финиш 88
Highland Park's excessive abuse of the Nordic mythology is really putting me off. However, let's review the old HP18, not the Edrington marketing dept. Very dense and round, the nose unfolds with orange peel, creamy toffee and subtle peat smoke. Apricots, heather honey and cloves emerge from the back. After a sweet and sour arrival, the palate develops with a complex array of flavors. Dried fruits, spices and oak take turns with ginger, mint and hints of coffee. Slightly dry and ashy, the medium finish fades. This great malt doesn't need any Viking BS! RATING: 4.2/5.0 stars ≙ 89 pts → FIRST-CLASS [+]
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
Heavier, delicate, balanced whisky. Due to the price now (10/2019 - 100 EUR), the price / performance ratio is out of the bowl. It is basically a very good whisky, but despite all that nothing deviates from the line and unfortunately not even extra. Still very good.
On a good day 88p. Vey well-balanced and elegant dram. Suffers from borderline acceptable abv. for reaching a good chunk of its potential but would really great at 50%. Btw. the modern travel retail 18 Viking Pride @46% abv. can't deliver on this promise as the overall balance and elegance is out of whack. I reckon this also goes for the normal new 18 in the wildly embossed bottle, unfortunately.
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
The best HP, hands down.
нос 91 · вкус 92 · финиш 91
A rich, full flavor is present with aromas of honey and peat. On the nose it has rich aromas of mature oak and aromatic smoke. The palate is soft, round and long.
In barrel, it must have been monstrous.
Wow! If you can afford it, buy it. Savour it.
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 91
Flows nicely into the space with caramel and quite some nice Sherry casks (but they are 'smaller' compared to the classic old 18 yo). Very aromatic outlines which reminisce the old - but it is certainly different; a newer style - but you certainly get the HP-character! At the beginning it is slightly nervous on the nose but getting more integrated and more complex with time. Maybe this will settle down as the bottle is open now. Surprisingly good and intense on the palate. Nice finish. Miles above the actual ones (this is the version that states 'Distillery Manager' on the front label). Tasting with Armin Fuchs on Jan.25, 2015.
Oak nose, old soap Roger and Gallet, dry fruits of Sherry. Sweet mouth with rancio of Sherry. Long finish on bitter chocolate. Good.
Jim Murray's Whisky bible 2014 - Liquid Gold Award - GOLD MEDAL The Scotch Whisky Masters (Spirits Business) 2013 - Highlands and Islands 13-18 Years - MASTER AWARD
A nice one. Very good and perfectly balanced. Tasted at Whisky Live Paris 2015.
For me too much alcohol ...
нос 82 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 90
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 90
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
This is the result of an HP tasting yesterday:- 1st -highland-park-30-year-old 48.1% 2nd - highland-park-30-year-old 45.7% 3rd highland-park-25-year-old 48.1% 4th - highland-park-25-year-old 45.7% 5th - highland-park-18-year-old 43% 6th - highland-park-21-year-old 47.5% The 30 year 48.1% is the best but there is little between the 25 year and 30 year offerings. The 18 year is good and better value than the 21 year.
нос 81 · вкус 84 · финиш 81
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
One thing in advance: Now you can get it for less than 100EUR and that's where it belongs. A wonderful standard that should not be missing on any shelf. In my early days it completely blew me away. But today it is clear that he can no longer score that high with me. But house whisky anyway.
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Great HP, the floral notes go well with the sweetness. Alcohol content fits in my eyes well. Beautiful balanced whisky with light bitter notes at the end.
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| Нос | 87 | Clearly recognizable maritime nose, very slightly salty, fresh hay, grass, beautiful floral note like a fresh summer meadow, a few herbs to some honey sweetness. Green apples, lemon, fine smoke with a nice hint of chocolate |
| Вкус | 88 | Very pleasant mouthfeel with a slightly oily character, as well as slightly salty with sweet malt. Then nuts, vanilla. Smoke is a bit stronger for me on the palate than in the nose. The fruits are also good. |
| Финиш | 86 | something short for me again. Fruit fades quickly, the smoke stays a little longer. At the back, I still feel a slight bitterness, of coffee or dark chocolate, but is not really long, I could say it exactly. |
The elegant and charming gentleman from the far north.
Nice sides that are both salty and delicious. No surprise, but no disappointment either
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
Nutty and fruity on the nose of apricots / oranges and hay. No smoke compared to the 12. Slightly salty, fruity and slightly smoky in the mouth. Overall - and especially in comparison to the 12 - round and full. In the finish again slightly smoky (less than the 12), dark chocolate and blood orange. Overall a bit "darker" than the 12th. Nice malt and logical improvement of the 12 year old but with a worse PLV. Note 1-
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
This whisky has been hurt a lot by chill filtration and the low ABV. Shame!
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| Нос | 88 | A very subdued HP nose, probably due to the low ABV. No off notes, just not complex enough to make it great. |
| Вкус | 86 | Honey, heather, gentle HP smoke, caramel, touch of spiciness, nougat, milk chocolate. Not much of a fruitiness though. Low viscosity. |
| Финиш | 87 | Low to medium. |
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нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
The nose is grassy, minty with fresh walnuts and apple peel; the taste is perfectly rich, creamy, lightly honeyish with caramel and coffee; the finish is long with some apple and coffee cappucino(sorry for you, CJ!).
Nose: Immediately present sherry notes, oak and fine smoke Palate: Wonderfully supple, firm and rounded, with the full-bodied taste of sherry, honey and some peat. Finish: soft, complex, long ****************** Tasting Notes Appearance: Natural color; burnished gold, clear and brightNose: Rich, mature oak; top note of aromatic smokePalate: Rich, full flavor; honey and peatFinish: Soft, round and long The nose of Highland Park 18 Year Old displays characteristic toffee sweetness and almond nuttiness reminiscent of marzipan. The finish is a prolonged, full, smokey aftertaste. http://www.highlandpark.co.uk/the-tasting-room/core-expressions/18-year-old
A classic!
A rather dry batch, that seems a little shy compared to the last bottle I had (I rated that one 88-89). Still very good though
нос 88 · вкус 91 · финиш 88
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Brilliant.
нос 89 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Jim Murray's Whisky bible 2014 - Liquid Gold Award - GOLD MEDAL The Scotch Whisky Masters (Spirits Business) 2013 - Highlands and Islands 13-18 Years - MASTER AWARD San Fransisco World Spirits Competition 2005 - GOLD MEDAL
Excellent price / performance ratio ... Offers the 25-year-old HP quite a ...
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 92
Very nice standard dram which everyone should have at home or at least tried! Sláinte!
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
I remember the first time I tasted the new flat bottle 18 and was blown away by it. The last time I purchased this was from Holland when it was about 60 euro maybe 3-4 years ago, that was a bargain. Sadly this is up to £130 in the UK now and not worth it.
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Good and balanced 18's of Highland Park. I think he was a little stronger, I think. I think it's a very suitable candidate for adding new whisky drinkers, maybe in a tasting session with GlenDronach Allardice and one or two Auchentoshan and a GlenFarclas 18. I do not know why, but I think that might work very well.
нос 81 · вкус 83 · финиш 79
The Highland Park 18 is for me something like the egg legend Wollmilchsau, a rather soft, tasty whisky with beautiful malty notes, with noticeable, but not dominating smoke and a great sweetness and lethargy from the sherry casks. You notice the age without the oak becoming too dominant. Strong, spicy, dense, always something to discover without being exhausting. I just like that.
23/21/21/21
An exemplary 18-year-old scotch from a regular line, dozens of distilleries have time to grow and grow. Honey pie, honeycomb, dried fruits, wood, distant smoke from a fire in a forest clearing, ripe apricot and nutty notes, wet peat.
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
A very good standard bottling, which impresses with its balance and its round character.
Nose: PX sherry (moderate), flowery, hints of oak, red berries like red currant, cherries, green bellpeppers!, generally a bit subdued Mouth: super smooth, sherry, red fruits Finish: Some light peat, pepper, red berries, a bit oak influences, warm and medium long Comments: Very round and extremely smooth and easy. Pleasant all around but nothing too deep. Usually i find 43% vol. sufficient but here it feels a tad too weak.
The nose needed time, but the palate and especially the finish make this a classic that is quite indispensible in any cabinet.
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
What would be my score with a less reduced alcohol? Well anchored in the 90`s I would say.
For the 'Distillers Manager' version: 87 ! BUT: I am not convinced of the 'Whisky Maker' version …: 84 points! Because I lack depth and roundness; for me would be 'flat' the appropriate term. Of course, it is pleasant to drink and provides some quality, but if you ONCE enjoyed a bottling of eg the '90s, you know that this malt has NOTHING to do with the legend Highland Park 18.
нос 90 · вкус 92 · финиш 92
Tops the 12 year old in pretty much every regard, is still decently unique. Very complex, but subtle.
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Having drunk 2 or 3 times a long time ago never impressed me as much as he was praised. And even now - yes, delicious, but the current 90-100 € he would not personally worth it, because I found the directly before tasted 12er almost interesting.
This is pretty forthcoming, easy despite that bit of peat, and IMHO one of the best easy introductions to peated whisky, but sadly it's now priced completely out of its league as a dram.
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Marginally better than the HP12 (43%). Similar flavour profile with the flavours slightly more amped up. Certainly hard to justify buying another at the current asking price.
нос 83 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Yes, still the quality dram it always has been, a more complex profile would get it over 90 points but seriously as a sipping/quaffing whisky what`s not too like?
A good dram that unites all. It got the fresh and fruitiness with a richness. Some sherry, some peat, some malt, some of everything. However that's what also bothering me and the low strenght.
The HP 18 is characterized by its coherence, mild, really good but no flavor explosion
The bottom line: yes, it looks like Highland Park is my whisky. No left shades. Complex, cohesive, just in moderation. Smoke does not fall like a chimney. Tasty, fragrant and with a long finish, no failures. Rating: 90.
Spicy oak, maritime, balanced and a good dose of smoke, orange peel. Comes almost like a jump bench over. Great whisky.
After the overall picture, I no longer believe in smoke. An interesting malt that suits my personal taste. Very easy to drink despite all the peculiarities. Notes from a blind online chat tasting. OK, so smoke. Supple and easy to drink, but the sherry casks must have been drained.
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| Нос | 87 | An elegant, slightly acidic fresh fruit determines the first breath, plus light smoke? The acidity goes down quickly and there is a slight graininess, traces of vanilla. After a while, a rich, well-integrated bourbon cask nose, vanilla, dark caramel, roasted cereals and ripe yellow fruits appear, still with a slight acidity, mirabelles and gooseberries. Warms up pears first, later some cow dung, fermentation notes, interesting and still pleasant, but also clearly acidic. Nothing is straightforward anymore. There also seems to be a little sulfur, which would speak against pure bourbon barrel ripening. |
| Вкус | 88 | Very spicy start with little sweetness at first, this comes with a delay along with the alcohol before the oak strikes back with a clear espresso. The mouthfeel is dense but rather fluid, there is a slight tingling, ginger. In the second sip a bit tart at the beginning, with a little sugar water. |
| Финиш | 87 | The finish is oak-heavy and dries massively. A subtle sweetness remains only subliminally. Overall medium length. |
This is a special version of Viking Pride. It was bottled for travel retail. Essentially it is the same whisky, but the strength is slightly higher at 46%. The bottle it comes in is the same, but the box is a more luxurious version. As usual, the whisky matures in European oak sherry casks. The prolonged ripening in the mild island climate also adds to the complexity. Viking Pride has already won the title of “Best Spirit in the World” in the Spirit Journal on two occasions. The color is dark gold.
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Actually a very nice standard and typical HP, but unfortunately it suffers a little from the low alcohol content.
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 88
нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Place: spirits in he sky Leuven All time classic
Excellent nose, great taste but finish inferior to other bottles I tasted
нос 90 · вкус 95 · финиш 90
нос 92 · вкус 91 · финиш 91
The Highland Park 18 is very diverse and offers from the sea, over wonderful fruits, sweetness to strong spices and in the taste and finish pleasant smoke a journey over the entire Orkney Islands.
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 90
Aroma: Sherry, some peat smoke, fruity, apple, honey, citrus fruits Taste: pear, apple, dry, sweet-smoky, some sherry Finish: long, soft, dry, bitter
A very complex whisky for which it is best to take some time. Then it tastes really delicious. Sweet and fruity at the beginning, the whisky is smokier towards the end.
Nose: a small amount of smoke, some saltyness, caramel, honey, oranges and woodspices like nutmeg and a little pepper. Taste: very full, oranges, spicy (pepper) and nutty. Also a bit too dry tasting as far as I'm concerned. A long (and too dry) finish which is nutty and spicy and very heavy on wood notes.
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 80
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нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 83
At 43 %, this automatically falls to the entry level category, but with reasonable quality. Serious whisky seekers should look for better candidate from the older and stronger end of the HP range. Can't find many different aspects to this whisky without risking dilution. It's a mild whisky overall. Ashy peat combined with fresh, slightly citric, pear. That recipe works until you pick up a stronger whisky.
A round and complex Highland Park. You can tell the age. Unfortunately only 43%.
Highland Park 18-year @43% This is a heavy hitter. Very rich and nicely complex if you can wade past the sherry.
Let stand your legitimate 15-20 minutes in the core ... Aroma: identical to 2008, but more varnished ... But this varnish is delicate and edible ... Cream, sherry, sweet smoke, nut chocolate mass, waffles ... Tea with lemon balm ... Taste: sweet and at the same time peppered ... Reminds marinade for poultry or fish: soy sauce + a mixture of peppers, creamy, buttery and smoked ... Cool! Finish: long, warm and pleasant ... caramel with black pepper ... 88
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
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| Нос | 88 | Complex, honey-citrus with a delicate breeze of the sea, slightly grassy and soapy, notes of soggy wood and wet leather, lots of cooked fruit (mainly apples), some ripe oranges, overripe yellow fruit (mainly mirabelle plums), a minimal handful of dried herbs, notes of pine needles and moss, heathland, wet stones on the beach, a minimal whiff of peat smoke in the background |
| Вкус | 87 | Pleasantly smoky, mineral, composed, honey with citrus notes, moss, notes of soggy wood, heather, pine needles, wet leather, a small handful of dried herbs with black pepper, some boiled yellow fruit, minimally nutty, notes of wet stones on the beach, a bit of ash at the end |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium length, pleasantly smoky and mineral, lots of notes of soggy wood, a tiny pinch of dried herbs, black pepper, minimal citrus at the end |
I guess this is called "heather". Relatively light. Slightly honey, slightly woody, some herbs, minerals. A bit of smoke, a bit of sherry. I guess its alrgight ?Not bad not impressive ?
New bottle, new whisky. Slightly less sherry, but more bourbon notes. Fresh vanilla with a light smoke. The finish is rather short and ending with rather bitter notes.
wishlist - `d like to check it
The taste is the best part of this whisky, nose is nice but a little reluctand, finish less sweet and fruity
purchased sample
18-year-old highland park Tasted 2014-07-20 @ WhiskyInteam Spaden Cherry flavor, salty cachew kernels in the taste, (very) good 82
нос 90 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
A very good whisky indeed. One that is not completely to my liking, but that it more a matter of preference. Objectively (if there is such a thing) this is a well-balanced and well-rounded whisky.
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
нос 89 · вкус 91 · финиш 89
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
On the nose, a pure delight made of candied fruits, hardened wood, honey, and various spices. In the mouth, the pleasure continues, with spices, dried fruits and fresh sensation of apples, in addition to the omnipresent sherry! Finish too short, with spices and fruits "again" A superb dram, with however a monolithic finish, to drink late in the evening and keep a full glass for a long time, before savoring it! 2nd: sherry, wood, smoke, spices, fruit compote.
All in all a nice one to drink, but a bit overestimated from my point of view. For 80 to 100 € are better single malts available ...
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 89
A beautifully balanced classic!
Nose: BBQ Meat,Paprika/Chili powder,Heather,light smoke, Caramel,Chocolate,Plums Taste: Vanilla,black Pepper,smoke,Oak bitterniss,Plums Finish: Medium to long and smooth Overall: A really fantastic Malt Whisky. Just incredibly well balanced. The main issues are the high Price and that it could certainly use an Abv increase to 46%.
нос 95 · вкус 95 · финиш 80
нос 70 · вкус 75 · финиш 75
Wonderfully complex and balanced. For me, this malt is well balanced and delicious. The balance of aroma, flavor and smoke is just very consistent. Tastes really good!
Nose: Rich and layered with raspberry preserve, strawberry compote, cherry and blackcurrant over dried figs and blood orange. Honeyed barley, orange zest and cereal malt are joined by coffee, cinnamon and nutmeg, while a gentle heathery peat drifts underneath. Palate: Creamy and surprisingly oily for 43% ABV. Honeycomb, barley sugar and orange marmalade lead into milk chocolate, cherry, peach and blackcurrant. Layers of toasted oak, hay, butter, tobacco and coffee add depth, while subtle heather peat and warming spice weave through the experience. Complex and well integrated, though the low bottling strength slightly restrains the whisky’s potential. Finish: Long and lingering with cocoa powder, walnuts, almonds and sweet sherried notes. Honey, ginger, black pepper and nutmeg persist alongside drying oak tannins and a touch of pleasant bitterness. Overall: A highly complex and characterful Highland Park showcasing the distillery’s trademark marriage of fruit, oak, heather peat and spice. The balance and integration remain impressive, but modern expectations for texture and intensity make the 43% ABV feel increasingly restrictive. A version bottled at 48–50% could be exceptional.
Sweet and smooth with indistinct peat.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
A reminder of why the older Highland Park 18 is still spoken of with such affection.
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| Нос | 87 | Heather honey and dried raisins. More mellow than the new 18. After some time in the glass comes fresh cut grass, herbs and light citrus. Every swirl of the glass makes me nostalgically dreaming about older Highland Park core ranges. So full bodied and inviting. Such a treat. |
| Вкус | 86 | The heather smoke is so balanced and brings loads of depth to the whisky. The sherry is light and not too overpowering. Bourbon vanilla and butterscotch fudge introducing itself perfectly. |
| Финиш | 88 | It’s long and so so mouth watering. The caramel is replaced with cocoa and darker chocolate. Giving pleasantly bitter notes. |
The malt is well balanced, with a wide palette of derivatives and excellent work with shades and undertones, smooth, drinkable, perfectly reflecting the style of the distillery. Here you can already see the beginnings of what, in more aged releases (25, 30 years), will allow them to take a worthy place among the masterpieces.
Nose: Honey, lightly toasted white bread. Oranges and apple pie. The sea breeze and a hint of smoke going along with it. Grass and floral notes Body: Medium weight, almost creamy. Taste: Spices and salt, honey and oranges. I also get some pear and apple. Smoke is more prominent now. Finish: Medium length on peppers and salt. Slight smokiness. Verdict: Good value/price. Its savourable, drinkable and has a profile that I believe rarely disappoints.
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нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 91
A very pleasant and enjoyable HP. More cask influence than younger versions. Concerning price/performance ratio: 7/10
There are many better whiskies for less money.
нос 70 · вкус 65 · финиш 65
A very good whisky, with high complexity and a smoke that is very different from the Islay Malts. The sweetness does not quite meet my taste.
A complex single malt, very aromatic with many flavors - 25.10.2014
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нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 85
Quite a nice one, actually my favorite in the HP core range. Lighter in all other qualities than peatiness in comparison to my other middle-smoky favorite, namely Springbank. Something in the direction of apricot-liquorice, the famous heather in both the nose and the taste, cupboard-wood, white chocolate, honey, dry sherriness and wafts of smoke around it. Pleasant, would however certainly benefit from a bit higher strength and a decisively lower price.
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нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
A really nice 18er, I like it
Nose: Difficult to take apart, a burned down earthy note, some vanilla and some orange as well as orange peel, blood orange, slightly burnt caramel and many herbs. Sherry flavors, if any, are very reserved and have not occurred to me yet. A slight bittersweet chocolate note I mean to hear and generally a good to hear acid is persistent to feel. Taste: Subtle sweet with a minimal vanilla, soft with only a very slight tingle. Again, a burnt caramel and an earthy / smoky note can be felt. The sweetness remains and something like apple and light grapes come to my mind, but also the herbaceous aroma front paves the way to my taste buds. In the mouth, I rather think of sherry barrels, if only proportionately low. A bit of bittersweet chocolate, lots of herbs and some blood orange and orange shades make the finish. Real bitterness is not to be found, but the grades he has to offer are interesting. Conclusion: Slightly more vol.% Alcohol would certainly be good for the malt. He does not mess with his flavors and his current price will be responsible for not getting me a bottle.
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
The emptier the bottle became, the more I could appreciate this one. But nonetheless I wouldn’t buy this one again for the recent prices.
Good balance (22) I like it, it's good ... it's an elegant mole. (89) Everything with him, except ... the fortress ... degrees 48-50 and there would be a bomb!
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Alcohol: 43% Aroma: Pleasantly polished wood drenched in honey, dried meadow flowers, cake with crumbs, clay, rotten wood, baked apples, heath, orange, cloves. Rich scent, I enjoy it a lot. (88 b) Taste: Malty, with fine peat and a sour trace, but the body is surprisingly thin and watery. Sulfur peeks out in the aftertaste, but fortunately it just emerged and disappeared again. Windy aftertaste, fruity and slightly woody. (84 b) Points: 86/100 Summary: Sample imported from WF2021 in Malá Morávka. An interesting piece, unfortunately with a large disparity between a great aroma and a weaker taste.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Subtle, elegant, with honey, heather, oranges, pear compote, Mirabelle plums, some leather, some espresso, very delicate smoke that flashes from time to time and a long, dry finish. Simply good!
Old 18, bright fruits, intense smell of sweet dried fruits. The taste is sweetish, intense, smoky, with minerality coming out at the end. The aftertaste is smoky, but again the painkiller comes through, like medicine.
Maritime peat, brine, creamy malt, nuts, cacao, dried fruits, red fruits, toffee, oak spices, heather honey. Medium finish and the 43% abv is integrated well. Nice balance between the malted barley, Orcadian Island peat and refill sherry casks. If it was bottled at 46+ % and non-chillfiltered it would be better.
complex whisky which needed time to open up in the glass.
нос 91 · вкус 92 · финиш 91
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 88
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
Score is a mean; 86 Points for a 2010 batch, and 87 points for a 2012 batch, and 82 points for a 2014 batch...
60% on first fill Spanish sherry casks. The perfect allrounder!
нос 79 · вкус 79 · финиш 77
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
-The first bottle that I'd opened was perfection between smokiness and sweetness. The best whisky I tasted so far (2015). -The Second bottle is close to the Ambassador's Choice (10 Years Old). -The Quality varies from bottle to bottle. You have been warned. #2015_002
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
Well, this is just such joy to drink! Still one of the best OB there is out there.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
A nice whisky, but more alcohol could intensify the taste a even more.
Pleasant whisky, but again not very memorable. Sipping away easily, quite nice full flavor, but I miss the punch here. Is not his high price completely worth it.
нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
reminds me with the pineapple note and the herbs something of something to Ben Nevis 10 but remains behind it - otherwise rather disappointing from the PLV
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 85
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 83
нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 85
Very appealing and beguiling. Aromatically, it caresses the nose and palate, only to show its teeth again on the finish. The 18 years are noticeable and everything seems very round, even if the basic spirit is anything but soft. A liquid maturity exam!
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 89 | Smoke, fallen leaves, yellow fruits, honey, freshly picked branch, flowers |
| Вкус | 88 | Honey, yellow fruits, a little smoke, industrial notes |
| Финиш | 89 | Fresh hay, honey, a little smoke |
Perfectly balanced.
Intense, fruity, a little spicy, but pleasantly oily, slightly smoky, but without the characteristic honeyedness of this brand. There is a bit of bitterness at the end...
Bottle code behind the front label: L0275J L4
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| Нос | 85 | Vanilla, dried oranges, caramel, dusty books, malt, old linen cloths, honey, dry straw, lemon cake, subtle smoke, applesauce, baked apple, mineral notes, oak spice. |
| Вкус | 86 | Old caramel, vanilla, dusty antique books, straw, light chocolate, lemon cake, old jute bag, malt, barley grits, baked apple, lavender, browned lemons, apple compote, salt flowers, plum compote, delicate smoke with a slightly musty touch, oak spice. |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium-length finish: Caramel, sheet cake, brownish apples, mineral notes, chocolate cake, malt, old linen cloths, plum compote, cinnamon, lavender, oak spice, delicate smoky notes. An interesting batch - from today's perspective, it seems out of time, well-matured and antique, but also a little dirty in character. |
A very tastefull whisky especially for a dark and chilly evening with a cigar in an easy chair and a good book. This is an "atmospheric"whisky !
N: honey, apricot, Wiede / grass, caramel, light chocolate and sherry note T: wood, honey, light smoke, slightly salty F: medium
A complex but very round dram. The light smoke, the sherry and the HP-typical heather honey harmonize well with the maturity of the 18 years.
Very rich and full taste, on bold sweet honey, dried fruits, subtle sherry, some chocolate, muted peat and wood smoke at the finish makes it a very elegant and satisfying dram. A classic and very recommendable.
This is a fantastic whisky. So much craftsmanship and art behind this one. I am flabbergasted. (Rating 87-91)
I do highly enjoy this one! It definitly isnt a daily dram, needs to be savoured in perfect atmosphere, with perfect weather and the right people, then it lives up to its max.!
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
нос 81 · вкус 83 · финиш 79
beautiful dram characterized by a sexy nose, stunning body and a complex long finish. get your bottle now!
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 92
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 87
Although it is a little better than the 12er, but almost three times the price I would not pay for it.
[December, 2013] I found this dram in a commercial advents calendar. In my old rating system (ten scales that translate into WB points: 50 - 66 - 75 - 80 - 82,5 - 85 - 87,5 - 90 - 92,5 - 95) I scored it 87,5. I took no detailed notes and never bought a commercial advents calender again.
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
A very delicious, harmonious dram that seems very mature on me.
Nosing: Mild smoky, flowery-fruity, aromatic, sweet, citrus and spicy Tasting: Spicy and smoky, sweet, sherry, dark fruits, oak With water: fresher and more fruity Comment: Bunnahabhain 18 is a bit fuller, sweeter and more mature than this one.
A balanced highland park located in the lighter aroma spectrum. Unfortunately, something is lacking in strength. Nevertheless, you can deal with it for a while and also find unexpected grades.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 87 | Butterscotch, honey, some vanilla, delicate smoke, orange peel, yuzu, mint, summer meadow |
| Вкус | 87 | Vanilla pod, yellow apple, blood orange, mangosteen, mint, cumin |
| Финиш | 86 | Short-medium length, dry, blossom honey, delicate smoke, mint, some orange peel |
Great part, but does it stack up against the 18 Talisker? Is vlt also a bad comparison (except in terms of price). Or against an 18 Bowmore!? If sherry and smoke. I really liked the HP here!
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| Нос | 88 | Delicious shery fruity, with a pleasant smoky note. I don't really notice the typical HP heather. |
| Вкус | 89 | Kind of thin and pungent in the mouth at first, but when the malt is given a decent amount of time to breathe, it becomes nicely viscous and aromatic. |
| Финиш | 86 | The finish is rather restrained and short. Here I would criticize the alcohol content for the first time. Otherwise it is well balanced. The barrel did a good job. Pretty old school I think. |
The aroma is bright, intense, very clean sea and airy, fragrant sweet hay, sun-warmed flowers, sweet herbs, orange, thin smoke of a dying meadow fire. The taste is buttery-sweet, monstrous medium-strength smoke, grapefruit, dark chocolate, ginger, white pepper. The smoke and pepper warm and fill your mouth. The mid-length finish is clean and subtle, with a little of everything, grapefruit and apple sweetness, and a subtle smoke from a fresh grass fire. Very good and drinkable whisky!
As an old entry whisky, it is flawless.
"One of our all-time favorites, this has to be one of the most consistently excellent malt whiskies of the last ten years. Showered with awards and praise from all quarters, it was named as `Best Spirit in the World` by F. Paul Pacult of the Spirit Journal in 2005. Unfailingly excellent, especially after a good meal. Whisky Bible 2011: Single Malt Scotch of the Year 16-21 Years; 95.5 Points" "After 25 years` experience, it fits my profile of what makes a perfect whisky, which is to say it`s totally in harmony, there are no rough edges and everything is melded together brilliantly." Paul Pacult TWE
nice peaty sherry whisky with a great amount of complexity.
Highland Park 18 Year Old is an exceptionally fine whisky that builds on the world-class reputation already enjoyed by the 12 Year Old. All the Orcadian hallmarks of Highland Park are here - the smokiness, the peat, the heather-honey - plus it has gained a glorious richness and spiciness through its longer cask maturation. Its elegance and smoothness make the 18 year old a delight to the malt whisky connoisseur. http://www.shanghai9.net/whisky-whisky/highland-park-18-year-old-single-isle-of-orkney-malt-scotch-whisky-550.html
Beautiful one. Buy or die. Complex, rich, very good nose and good taste, Island character.
нос 84 · вкус 88 · финиш 84
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
Quite drinkable, but you need to be in the mood for really acidic fruits and epic dryness. Oh, and no peat like in the 12yo
My favourite malt of all at the moment. Love the balance between the peat and smoke - almost perfect for me. I feel this is better than the HP21 or HP30 yr old. Such a beautiful drink. Wish it wasn't so expensive to buy here - almost EUR140...
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
Fairly OK nose, disappointing taste, good finish! It lacks some power, though, which is of course attributed to the poor presentation at 43% and probably heavily filtered. Good whisky but not worth the high price if you ask me.
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 89
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Very nice dynamics! Balanced, complex. Amazing dram of whisky! 88-90 points!
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 88
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нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
The nose is really interesting and saves the whisky at 80.
Color: deep gold HP, 18 years old, can not be bad, just too much wood for my taste. 88 points.
нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 89
Subtle aromas, heather, honey, subtle sherry influence. After standing for a long time, you can feel a slight amount of smoke. Quite a long finish, with fine flavor, not bitter, very pleasant and balanced. Yes, it is well composed.
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
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