The sweet characteristics slightly overpower the smoke, as with the nose, which is nice but you do occasionally wonder how natural the sweetness is as the finish is quite dominant and almost chocolaty. Highland Park is a peated whisky, but for many it’s a more accepted peat, perhaps lighter and easier on the palate. Tt can push the boat out on some expressions but – being honest – if you’re a peat fan there are many other drams to explore away from Highland Park to satisfy your fix. Even my friend Mark who admits to “not enjoying peat” actually enjoys Highland Park… go figure. Highland Park 10 Year Old “Viking Scars” – Review

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It adds an aromatic smoky flavor to the whiskey. The company still uses the traditional and labor-intensive process of production. They use the process of floor malting and turn the barley with their hands every day. The company expertly curb the peat by hand and dried naturally. The peats collected by them are rich in heather. They burn the peats in ancient kilns. It infuses the aromatic smoke in the malting barley. Nose: The sweet meets the peat as was promised. Honey, golden syrup, salted caramel and an assortment of dried fruits provide a warm sugary introduction. This is followed by the traditional aromatic, floral HP peat, which is indeed upped a notch for this release. It’s quite ashy and is supported by some damp earthy hay-like malts which provide depth. Light citrus, apple peels and a healthy dose of oranges make for rather the fruit orchard. Both smoke and sweetness are enhanced after a short period of resting. The addition of water is interesting – immediate orange barley water with a hint of ginger! This has made the brand more readily available to the casual drinker as opposed to the more knowledgeable aficionado. Perhaps this is aligned with the whisky’s more commercially-styled Viking branding, which makes it appealing and accessible to more than just the golden liquid connoisseurs? For whatever reason, it’s now on the shelf.

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In the mouth: It’s quite a deep dram, in that there is a slight intensity initially, perhaps thoughtful on the initial sip. Fruity, juicy, perhaps an herbal tea, and that compost heather style of a peaty smoke, coated in a wee sweet case. On the finish: pepper, spice, herbs, smoke… longish. Conclusions On the nose: Dried cut grass, or a walk through a freshly baled field, maybe stopping of for a glass of sherry or red wine on the way. Some slight candy sweetness.

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The signature character of the brand is the infuse heathery aromatic smoky flavor. This character of the whiskey is added by the burning of peats. The peats are carefully selected and dried in summer. Consumption of moderate amounts of whiskey is also very advantageous to health. It raises the amount of good cholesterol in the body that helps to lower the risk of heart disease. The company still uses the process of turning malt by hand. Their hard work and effort in every grain results in delivering the aromatic smokiness. This key process of products makes Highland Park distinctive from others. Orkney and much of the north of Scotland was colonised by Norway in 875 AD and the Norse influence can still be widely seen on the island today, a connection the distillery likes to celebrate through its branding and marketing. Whiskybase B.V. (“Whiskybase”, “we” or “us”, company details below) offers a whisky enthusiasts online platform that provides its members access to the most comprehensive, transparent and trusted resource of whisky bottles and allows and stimulates its members to contribute information about whisky bottles to the platform (“Service”).