![]() ![]() Highland Park Light and Dark? Fantastic whiskies. I don’t say that because the Highland Park Valknut tastes like a Macallan-even though they do have a similar sherried kick-rather it is because at this price point, and for this brand, I really feel like I’m getting my value for the bottle. I can’t help but draw the Edrington connection. ![]() ![]() This could almost be called the Peated Macallan. The Viking Legend Series, of which the Valknut is a part of, is affordable and generally available-and the deep amber / black bottles and crafted names? Spurs my curiosity! It is those two expressions that spurred my curiosity into the Limited and Travel Retail Editions. I hadn’t been drinking very much Highland Park lately, and for that reason it felt like I was taking a big chance on this bottle! Quick personal history lesson: Highland Park 10 was one of the first whiskies I enjoyed sipping on, and I think both the 10 and 18 are excellent and, for the most part, good value. Very tasty!įinish: Exits with dried fruit, spices, fading smoke, and dry flowers. The peat and smoke are well layered in this dram. Accented by spices, orange citrus, and mild cocoa / dark chocolate. Dark orchard fruits, dried fruits, and wood notes. That said, I think there are some who won’t find it as strong as I did. What held me back from loving this was the slight sulphurous notes. Nose: This admittedly did take a while to open up – pour this dram and get comfy! When the flavours peak they are fruity and with a satisfying amount of peat. ![]()
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