Highland Park 1968 26 Year Old Hart Brothers

The aroma is an intoxicating strong sherry, grape juice, prunes, dried fruits, bitter chocolate, herb notes reminiscent of bouquet garni, with peat in the background. On the palate, it is smooth with a slight viscosity, featuring an intoxicating sherry, juicy grape juice sweetness, herbs, mild tannins, and smoke emerging from the depths. The finish is long and pleasant. This Highland Park 1968, aged for 26 years, was bottled by Hart Brothers around 1994. The nose immediately presents a strong, intoxicating old sherry character, accompanied by nuances of juicy grape juice and concentrated fruity notes. Elements like chocolate and herbs contribute to a diverse sherry profile, while peat from the original Highland Park spirit subtly emerges from the background. The taste offers an enchanting flavor of 1960s sherry casks, with a delightful balance of sweetness and tannins. The mouthfeel is pleasant, likely due to the water addition. The finish carries smoky peat notes and maintains a wonderful sherry character throughout. Indeed, the quality of 1960s sherry casks has an intoxicating charm.