Highland Park 1988 30 Years Single Malt Whisky

Highland Park 1988 SV

Highland Park

Islands · United Kingdom

4.0
★★★★

14 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
30 years
ABV
49.7%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Highland Park
Distillation Year
16.06.1988
Bottling Year
18.07.2018
Cask Types
Hogshead

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Lowest Price:€1,730.26(2024-08-27)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right then, just poured myself a wee dram of this 🥃. The nose hits you straight away, proper smoky but theres some sweet undertones too. Like burnt toffee maybe? 🍯 Bit of sea salt aswell. On the palate... its warm, ye know? Goes down smooth. Got a bit of oak and perhaps some dried fruit hiding in there 🍇. Reminds me of sitting by the fire on a rainy day 🔥. Finish is long, leaves your mouth feeling cosy. Definitly a good one for a quiet evening. Would reconmend having a bit of water to open it up tho. Proper lovely stuff. Cheers! 🍻

2#2

Right then, just had a wee dram. 🥃 Colur is lovely, deep amber like. Nose got hints of honey and maybe some smoke? 🍎 Taste is warm, goes down smooth definatly. Bit of spice at the end but not too much. Finish lingers abit, quite pleasant. Proper nice for a rainy evening. 🌧️ Would have another nip tonight. Cheers mate. 👍

3#3

Blimey, this whisky's got a luvly honey sweetness with a touch of mint and spice. Quite smooth too! 😋

4#4

Ah, this one's got a real nice drop, ye know? 🥃 Starts with a run of sweet fruit, maybe apple 🍎 and a bit of grape. Then comes the malt, proper tasty like. There's a touch of dryness, but not too much. A slight burn 🔥 at the back, but it's smooth overall. Nutty notes come through, lovely. Apple again, mixed with toffee 🍬. Earthy, like walking through a forest after rain. Peat is there, but gentle, not too smoky. Yeast gives it a fresh feel. Honey sweetness 🍯, a bit of ice ❄️ on the tongue. Lemon zest 🍋 and cinnamon spice, just a hint. Vanilla too, with a smoky background 🌫️. Umami depth, almost savoury. Grape and kumquat? Interesting. Woody oak 🪵 finish. Proper British whisky, that. Spice kicks in at the end. Tropical fruits maybe? And that peat, lingering. Whisky at its finest, cheers! 🍻

5#5

Ah right, so this one's a bit of a journey innit? 🥃 First whiff is lovely, reely. Getting honey and marmalade, that kind of sticky sweetness. Then it hits ya – a proper spicy kick, like rye bread. Quite earthy too, hint of peat smoke in the background. Not overpowering, just... there. Tastes burnt toast at the edges? Interesting mix with the sweetness. Gets ya right at the back of the throat. Finishes dry and warm, keeps ya going. Nice for a cold evening by the fire 🔥.

6#6

Rich and smooth, ain't it? Kinda warm with a bit of spice, like cinnamon toast 🍞✨. Finish is long, left me lips tinglin' a bit... nice one. 👌 Notes: Maybe a hint of honey or dried fruit? Real comforting, perfect for a rainy arvo. 🌧️

7#7

Cor, this whiskey's got a real mix of flavours, ain't it? 🍎 The apple zing hits first, fresh and cheery. Then a cinnamon warmth creeps in, like a proper cozy blanket on a cold night. Vanilla smooths it all out, making it go down easy. A hint of smoke adds a bit of mystery, and honey sweetness lingers lovely. Spicy notes tingle a bit, but in a good way, y'know? Rich and warm, definately sippin' stuff. 😊

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