Stoic Drinker’s Notes
2014-06-21 | Good/Very Good

Highland Park 12 Year Old Official Silk Print 1980s Circulation

Highland Park HIGHLAND PARK 12yo OB 43% silk print, 1980s circulation
Bottle #ハイランドパーク(HIGHLANDPARK)
As expected, a stable and good standard. Highland Park HIGHLAND PARK 12yo OB 43% silk print, 1980s circulation The aroma is gentle sherry, apricot jam, plum, orange, light grape notes, honey, black tea, a hint of herbs, a damp peat from the back, plant-like notes over time. The mouthfeel is very smooth, with good sherry character, a rich honey sweetness, light tannins, and the finish has peat, with a long, rich, slightly oily aftertaste. [Good/Very Good] Highland Park 12 Year Old, Silk Print. An official standard from the 1980s. It has a classic good sherry character, with jam and grape notes. It also has peat, giving the overall impression a warm feel. From its velvet-like smooth mouthfeel, similar to the aroma, you can sense good sherry character, with a very smooth texture. There is honey-like sweetness and a solid body, with a rich, oily finish that leaves a good impression. Even with the same label, there are differences due to lot and condition, sometimes encountering ones with a more noble sherry character or slightly milder versions. Nevertheless, it's an amazing standard bottle that remains impressive every time you drink it.