Highland Park 30 YO (2023 Release)

Highland Park 30 YO (2023 Release), 45.1%

The casks used for this release were filled back in 1990 and 1991. Limited to 1626 bottles.

The Highland Park 30 YO (2023 Release) is available to buy in Norway at NOK 15500 (1023401). Also available in the UK at around GBP 1225.

Nose: The heather-covered hills in the distance are drenched in floral honey and set alight, with a fine veil of citrus hovering over it all—specifically oranges. I have to admit, the official tasting notes got this spot on—massive notes of Seville oranges. Lovely!

Taste: Full-bodied and surprisingly lively for its age. Fresh and fruity beneath the honeyed smoke, with a mix of dried fruits and the oranges from the nose—though now lighter and sweeter. Hints of milk chocolate and toasted oak add depth.

Finish: Long, almost chewy in texture. It lingers with more honey, chocolate, oranges, and sugary sweetness. Soft oakiness subtly builds toward the end, bringing notes of pencil shavings and assorted nuts.

Comment: A rich and complex dram, with a citrusy brightness.

Score 91/100

Sláinte!
-Thomas