Matured in a high proportion of first-fill sherry seasoned European and American oak casks, this superb 18 Year Old single malt pays tribute to Highland Park's 5 keystones of production and presents a sophisticated medley of ripe cherries dusted with bittersweet cocoa, freshly harvested honeycomb and candied orange peel. There’s a whisper of Orkney’s salty seaspray in the aromatic peat smoke.
Very lively and forward on the nose, with plush sweet fruit, vanilla, honey and ginger. The vibrancy continues on the palate, which is beautifully balanced, soft and silky with light spice and white pepper. There's caramel on the finish with some peppery floral aromas. A delightful and accessible Cognac.