Highland Park 1984 26 Year Old Dewar Rattlay #1753

The rich fruity notes were well balanced with barley and peat. Highland Park HIGHLAND PARK 1984-2011 26yo A.D.RATTLAY #1753 53.6% one of 250 bottles, Bourbon Cask The aroma features cinnamon, baked apple, orange, vanilla, a hint of charred barley, with smoke and peat coming through from the back. Upon tasting, tropical fruits like pineapple, orange marmalade with its sweetness, the umami of barley, smoky peat and a hint of tar. It is rich and slightly oily with a long-lasting fruity and peaty finish. [Good/Very Good] This Highland Park 1984, 26 year old matured cask comes from Dewar Rattlay. At first impression, it is the rich fruits like apple pie and orange. However, gradually the aroma of barley and smoky peat comes through. When drinking, it also gives a tropical nuance like pineapple in addition to its fruity aroma. It is impressive that while it has a sufficiently rich fruitiness, it also has strong peat notes with the umami of barley and smoke along with tar. It has a full body and a long finish. It is quite rich, well-finished, and an impressive Highland Park that gives a sense of satisfaction.