Highland Park 1996 12 Year Old Douglas of Drumlanrig #4886

It lacks complexity but the drinking experience was not bad. Highland Park HIGHLAND PARK 1996-2009 12yo DOUGLAS of Drumlanrig #4886 46% One of 369 bottles, Refill Hogshead The aroma has vanilla, fresh orange, yellowish floral notes, diluted honey, a youthful graininess. Upon drinking, it has orange, rich honey sweetness, a moderate graininess, oak, vanilla, and peat from the back. It leaves a pleasant aftertaste. 【Good/Very Good】 This is a single cask Highland Park 1996, aged for 12 years with added water, from Douglas of Drumlanrig. Although labeled as a Refill Hogshead, the aroma and flavor suggest a recent good bourbon cask aging with notes of orange, vanilla, and honey. Although the aging period is not long, due to the added water, it does not have an immature graininess. It also has a honey-like sweetness and peat that are said to be characteristic of Highland Park. There are no unpleasant elements such as raw woodiness or bitterness, and it is a smooth Highland Park with a pleasant drinking experience.