Something magic happens there and the result is the wild harmony of flavours found in the whisky. The Tomatin 12 Year Old is smooth and silky, having been matured in traditional Scotch Whisky, ex-Bourbon and ex-Spanish Sherry casks. Highland Park 12 year old delivers complexity and substance at a price point most Scotches even baseline bottlings like this one are quickly eclipsing. Age, experience and respect for tradition may define the whisky, but it’s Orkney that sets it apart. Nose starting with fresh, clean and very aromatic. They’ve been crafting the award-winning whisky at the Highland Park Distillery in Kirkwall, Orkney, since 1798. The heart and soul of Highland Park, VIKING HONOUR is a perfect harmony of aromatic smoky peat, sweet heather honey and rich fruit cake. Full, rounded Orkney malt with a smoky sweetness, gentle palate of heather and subtle smoke. Why not try it with a handful of wasabi peas on the side or alongside a sizzling, pan-fried rib-eye steak or with smoked salmon and sour cream. Matured predominantly in European and American sherry seasoned oak casks, the iconic 12 Year Old single malt whisky is spicy and well-rounded, packed with the flavours of sun-kissed Seville oranges and rich fruitcake spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves you’ll find molten heather honey in this whisky’s waves of heathery peat smoke. Lacks a bit in body, though, but in general it provides a good experience from nose to finish as it has no let downs. Nicely balanced, subtle on the smoke, mostly sweet, with no harsh notes making a good sip. Island, Smooth, Honeyed, Spice, Fruity, Smoky and Peaty, The Highland Park 12 is one of the best 12 year whiskies you can buy. Haunch of venison, chocolate ginger biscuits, soft cheeses such as French Brie and even Japanese sushi and wasabi (yes, really!) Spirit Heather honey, Rich fruitcake, Winter spices, Seville oranges, Aromatic smoky peat. NATURAL CASK-DRIVEN COLOUR (NO ADDITIVES)
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