Stoic Drinker’s Notes
2016-12-10 | Very Good

Highland Park 25 Year Old Official Bottling 51.5% 2000 Bottled

#ハイランドパーク(HIGHLANDPARK)
Rich and complex Highland Park. It's still delicious. Highland Park HIGHLAND PARK 25yo OB 51.5% bottled in 2000 The aroma is rich with a pleasant sherry note that covers the whole, but not dominant. Caramel, chocolate-covered dry orange, black tea, dry nuts, honey from the back, pleasant woodiness and earthiness with peat. When you drink it, it starts with a smooth mouthfeel that expands into an aromatic richness. Plum jam, chocolate, caramel, honey-like sweetness with a strong, rich flavor, caramelized nuts, slightly earthy and leather notes, peaty richness. The finish is long. 【Very Good】 Highland Park 25 Year Old Official Bottle. During the circulation period of this label, there are many batches, but especially this bottle has a faint engraving indicating its 2000 release. A gentle yet rich sherry note covers the whole, giving a sense of long-term aging in sherry casks with diverse aromas. In addition, the house style is clearly felt through peatiness, honey notes, and nuttiness. There's an impression that it has mellowed in the bottle, producing even better aromas. It feels like it's reaching its drinking prime with a high level of completion. Extremely diverse aromas, rich yet cohesive, with a clear house style. It's an exceptionally delicious malt with high-level balance.