Highland Park 1986-2012 26yo Molts of Scotland Amazing Cask #12052 54.1%

Rich and delicious, this Highland Park embodies its characteristic essence. Highland Park HIGHLAND PARK 1986-2012 26yo Molts of Scotland AMAZING CASK #12052 54.1% one of 245 bottles, Bourbon Hogshead The aroma offers a pleasant maturity with notes of orange marmalade, ripe plums, a lingering grain character, almonds, and a subtle peatiness in the background. On the palate, it begins with a smooth texture that expands into a richly aromatic profile of marmalade and plum jam, with hints of pineapple, a deep sweetness, and a tightening oak and peat finish. The long-lasting, savory aftertaste is rich and flavorful. 【Good/Very Good】 This Highland Park 1986, aged for 26 years, was bottled in 2012 by Molts of Scotland as an Amazing Cask. The first impression of the aroma conveys a notable sense of maturity, with concentrated, diverse fruits, good grain notes, nuts, and the characteristic peatiness. Upon tasting, it unfolds with a well-balanced, mature texture that expands into an aromatic and powerful flavor profile. The taste is even richer than the aroma, with a diverse array of concentrated fruits, deep sweetness, and layers of oak and peat. The finish remains complex and flavorful without any rough edges, leaving a rich, savory aftertaste. Highland Park occasionally features exceptionally outstanding bottles, making rating decisions somewhat strict. However, this bottle was so delicious that it left me debating whether to rate it as Very Good (VG) until the very end.