New Release: Highland Park 1988-2015 27 Year Old Signatory Vintage Cask Strength Collection for The Whisky Hoop #758

A rich and full-bodied Highland Park with a distinct character. Highland Park HIGHLAND PARK 1988-2015 27yo SIGNATORY VINTAGE CASK STRENGTH COLLECTION for THE WHISKY HOOP #758 50.7% One of 247 bottles, Hogshead The aroma features ripe oranges, honey, plums, caramelized nuts, meaty notes, a touch of earthiness and leather, with peat emerging in the background, offering a concentrated richness. On the palate, it begins with a smooth mouthfeel expanding into a richly aromatic profile of orange marmalade, caramelized nuts, a sweet depth, and a strong smoky peatiness. The thick body delivers a long, smoky-sweet finish. 【Good/Very Good】 New release for The Whisky Hoop: Highland Park 1988, aged 27 years by Signatory. Though not explicitly stated, it is a bourbon hogshead. The initial impression suggests a sherry cask influence with its rich fruitiness and caramelized nut nuances. Slight meaty and sulfurous elements are present but not off-putting, complemented by earthiness and leather notes to add depth. Peat gradually emerges from the background, creating a rich aroma. On tasting, it begins with a smooth, mature mouthfeel that expands fully. The rich fruitiness, caramel, and nuttiness are evident, with a thick-bodied finish that lingers on the smoky peatiness and sweet depth. Personally, I suspect it has undergone sherry cask aging, giving this rich and full-bodied Highland Park a sense of the legendary 'North Giant' character from this vintage. It's a delicious malt that evokes classic Highland Park. While enjoyable now, I believe it could improve further with 10-20 years of aging in the bottle, developing more cohesion, depth, and viscosity.