Exclusively bottled for The Single Malt Shop this Highland Park 18 year old single cask has been chosen from the most exceptional Highland Park casks available by master whisky maker Gordon Motion. Distilled in 2002, it was matured in a single refil sherry butt (cask no 90001) and bottled in 2021. Gordon Motion, Highland Park, master whisky maker explains: “When it comes to whisky that’s matured for 18 years and more, I have fewer casks to choose from so those in our Single Cask Series are, quite simply, the most exceptional Highland Park casks available.” He continues: “Some of our most outstanding single cask bottlings come from refill casks, as they have often previously held whisky for only a short period of time, so have much to give in subsequent maturation. I chose this cask for The Single Malt Shop due to its interesting and exciting flavour profile to offer something special for their whisky fans.” Nose: Opens with rich aromas of orchard fruits and burnt heather. The honey sweet flavours then come to the fore, followed by a big chocolate and roasted almonds punch. Totally indulgent Taste: As expected this is a rich, full-bodied dram. Dry on the tongue with those chocolately, cinnamon, spicy characteristics ever present. Toasted oak then takes over but the chocolate flavours shine through. Finish: a long, unctious finish with more sweetness replacing the initial dryness. The smoky, floral peat flavours now emerge leaving a delicious taste that lingers in the mouth. Glen’s comments; “a remarkable, very special and truly indulgent dram. The perfect balace between dry and sweet, oaky and smoky. Just wonderful”. Released at cask strength and limited to 515 bottles.
