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Зрелый, сбалансированный оркнейский профиль — цитрусово-ореховая сладость, херес, дуб и лёгкий торфяной дым. Опытные и остальные согласны: почти безупречный, но дорогой олд-виски, где версия 48,1% ощутимо сильнее 45,7%.
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В аромате доминируют апельсин и мандарин, зелёное яблоко и косточковые фрукты, марципан и миндаль, мёд, ваниль и ирис, поверх которых ложатся табак, шоколад, смолистая древесина и тонкий вересковый дым Оркни; вкус плотнее и слаще — тёмные фрукты, вишня, инжир, кофе и сливки, пряности (мускатный орех, корица, имбирь, перец), выраженная дубовость и хересная маслянистость; послевкусие долгое, дымно-солёное, пряное, с горьковатой древесно-цитрусовой сухостью к концу. Хвалят за многослойность, округлость и баланс, за фирменный оркнейский характер; критикуют цену, слегка недостаточную телесность и нарастающую к финалу горчинку, а также за то, что виски раскрывается медленно и требует времени и внимания.
Оценки очень согласованы: основная масса в диапазоне 90–93, редкие всплески до 94–95 и единичные занижения (85, 88). Опытные ревьюеры держатся плотно у 91–94 и подчёркивают, что 30-летний лишь ненамного превосходит 25-летний, а разлив крепостью 48,1% заметно выразительнее версии 45,7%; часть из них отмечает более тёмный, «хересный» тон и лёгкую горечь по сравнению со старыми партиями. Менее опытные оценивают чуть шире и эмоциональнее, но принципиальных расхождений в характеристике профиля между группами нет.
This is the result of an HP tasting yesterday:- 1st -highland-park-30-year-old 48.1% 2nd - highland-park-30-year-old 45.7% 3rd highland-park-25-year-old 48.1% 4th - highland-park-25-year-old 45.7% 5th - highland-park-18-year-old 43% 6th - highland-park-21-year-old 47.5% The 30 year 48.1% is the best but there is little between the 25 year and 30 year offerings. The 18 year is good and better value than the 21 year.
нос 92 · вкус 93 · финиш 93
I prefer the older 2007 and 2006 batches. But this is still equally awesome and holds its weight.
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 92
Tasted during the Magnus Eunson Tour 05/2017.
| Нос |
93 |
Very round, candy sweetness, citrus, green apples, flowers, creamy, some wood and chocolate, marzipan |
| Вкус |
93 |
Oranges and flowers, lots of fresh fruit, chocolate, coffee, sweet, creamy, toffee, vanilla, a bit of wood |
| Финиш |
91 |
Medium, very fruity, sweet, coffee, hints of wood and chocolate |
Great whisky, that's Highland Park fun
нос 92 · вкус 92 · финиш 91
нос 91 · вкус 92 · финиш 91
Already has some, rather dark-sherry-like notes, more than the old HP 30s, it is less mine, bitternoten, especially towards the end, not at all. In itself, of course, a hammer whisky.
нос 93 · вкус 91 · финиш 92
Aged in mostly first-fill Spanish and American oak sherry casks as well as refill casks, Highland Park 30 utilizes the distillery’s traditional 20% peated / 80% unpeated spirit.
| Нос |
94 |
Some heathery Orkney smoke, sweet, floral notes, sour fruits (unripe mangos, peches, pineapple), lime zeste, marzipan, cherries, plum jam, toffee, tobacco, chocolate |
| Вкус |
93 |
Sweet, sherry, oily, creamy, dark fruits, spicy (nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper, ginger), cherries, toffee, figs, chocolate, oranges |
| Финиш |
94 |
Long, smoky, seasalt, sweet, spicy (nutmeg, ginger), oaky, brown sugar, citrus |
Ingenious malt, which caresses the palate. Very cool malt, but price mmt. but very attracted enormously.
нос 94 · вкус 94 · финиш 93
A fine, perfectly balanced age whisky, good in all the components, the highest league; Unfortunately, it requires a certain approach, it does not reveal itself at once, exposing itself to the show (which is characteristic, in my opinion, for all HP products), it is necessary to sit quietly in silence, half-darkness, good music and leisurely to discover everything for yourself Its dignity, which makes it a bit difficult to get pleasure from the standard sawing 50-100ml. Molt is not to say what would be minimalistic, rather without extra details, only what is necessary and sufficient, gives rise to associations with classical interiors of the early 20th century - massive all-wood lacquered furniture, leather upholstery of sofas and armchairs, no artificial materials, soft muffled table lamp, muffled music.
beautiful matured old lady, the body could be stronger
| Нос |
91 |
Orange oil and tangerine, ripe papaya, marzipan, sweet curry, chamomile blossom |
| Вкус |
90 |
Orange, leather, spicy wood cloud with a bitter tinge reminiscent of grapefruit |
| Финиш |
90 |
long - dry wood pushes after the citrus |
Rather very good without being original. Tasted in a bottle probably well ventilated in bar (Glasgow).
| Нос |
92 |
aromatic with oranges, apricots, baking spices/spices, sweetish, slightly spicy, fine notes of wood, hint of honey, toffee/caramel, vanilla, idea of dried fruit. Very attractive. |
| Вкус |
92 |
warm, fruity-spicy, fruit/fruitcake, oranges, spices/baking spices. Slightly sweet with honey, fine oak notes, a little dried fruit, nuts, hint of barrel. |
| Финиш |
91 |
The impressions are also reflected in the finish, with some smoke and chocolate, a few nuts. Long and slightly malty-sweet finish. Delicious! |
Great Highland Park. Very complex nose, great palate. The finish is also really tasty at the beginning, but gets a bit bitter towards the end
нос 92 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
нос 92 · вкус 90 · финиш 87
Old and dignified with a wonderful idiosyncratic character! I've already had one or the other Highland Park in my glass, but this 30-year-old HP tells a wonderful story and I like to listen ... A great and multi-layered malt, I'm thrilled!
For my taste a malt near perfection. Wonderfully round, balanced and complex. Both in the nose, as well as absolutely convincing taste. The finish excellently for a malt of this age. That's quite a big movie showcasing Highland Park. The only downer here probably the price, as so often.
| Нос |
93 |
You can immediately feel the high flights, the scent is light, pleasant, delicate, and at the same time intense, distinct and clear. The first association is amaretto, almonds, peanuts, nut nougat in milk chocolate coating, noticeable tobacco, gingerbread spice, cinnamon, dried orange peel, aromatic tobacco, woodiness, resins, and then come dried apricots, raisins, ginger syrup, sweet sticky toffee. |
| Вкус |
91 |
A slightly different character, it is much more woody, even stiff, you can also feel a delicate smoke, tobacco, walnut, caramel, buckwheat honey, apple seed also strongly dominate, subsequent sips bring a fruity character, bitter apple, blackcurrant, maple syrup, caramel. |
| Финиш |
90 |
Medium-long, similarly to the woodiness on the tongue, it dominates, also tobacco, astringency appears, nuts, almonds return, there is tea or rather coffee grounds, honey, a kind of autumn perfume, sandalwood, anise, dried orange. |
нос 95 · вкус 92 · финиш 92
нос 92 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
Super HP, but doesn't quite reach the colleagues with 48.1%.
нос 91 · вкус 92 · финиш 90
Overall, a decent, nice whisky. The relationship to 40 years and Thorfinn can be seen. However, he does not achieve both in terms of complexity. And especially not with regard to their sensory Wow! Effect. He is in my view, but at least better than the Ragnvald.
нос 92 · вкус 91 · финиш 89
нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
The smell is so complex that it sometimes overwhelms me. That makes him a chameleon and for me it's almost a bit of the good too much. The nice thing is that behind the barrel of Brennereicharakter still exists. The taste is as straightforward as it is usually the case. I really like the harsh orange. The finish is nice and long. A sophisticated whisky that demands attention. The complexity of barrel influence, the Brennereicharakter and the delicate smoke is challenging but also rewarding, if you take enough time. A great whisky
нос 93 · вкус 93 · финиш 93
Have enjoyed the following whiskys during a small drink with family and friends: - Highland Park 1988 SV https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/118506/highland-park-1988-sv High Park 30 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/43729/highland-park-30-year-old Highland Park 1991 SV https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/118517/highland-park-1991-sv Here stands the HP 1991 clearly out. Had I tried it individually it would have been 94 points, but in direct comparison with the HP 1991, he has fallen off a bit. Nevertheless a toppaint!
Conclusion and pictures on: https://tomtrinkt.de
woow! the best i ever had so amazing! tryed frut,peat,smoke. og you have the monny but it. i whas lucky enoth to try it at the distillery
From The Whisky Wash: Appearance: Burnished amber with copper highlights. Nose: Dried honeycomb, cedar, fresh flaxseed, dark chocolate, open meadows in springtime. Palate: Initial presence of oak rises into a crescendo of milk chocolate, honeysuckle, and campfire-toasted marshmallow. Waves of sweet scintillations radiate from the center of the mouth outwards, along with hints of oak. Ultimately, these glowing scintillations of flavor come to rest gently on the tip of the tongue. Expect a surprisingly long finish given the whisky’s delicate silky-smooth mouth feel. At the death, one is left with hints of oak, as well as marshmallow nougat.
| Нос |
91 |
Rose, canned yellow peach, white peach, plum, canned cherry, wood, vanilla, fruit candy, floral, milk candy, more smoked meat, leather, a bit of oxidation, a hint of mulberry and plant roots, a touch of cinnamon. way more lively and younger, and less smoky, than the 48.1 version |
| Вкус |
90 |
Toffee, oxidized juice, cream, spices, coffee ice cream, much more smoky than on the nose, smooth, good oily texture, some fruity sourness, yogurt with oranges, chocolate powder My sample has over-oxidated apparently as it hit the tongue in a rather weak manner |
| Финиш |
91 |
Spices, smoke, fruit peel, milky sweetness, chocolate |
нос 93 · вкус 92 · финиш 93
нос 95 · вкус 97 · финиш 96
Tasted on Fri 22nd Mar 2024 at Highland Park Distillery as part of an East Coast Whisky ‘Secret Orkney’ Tour (https://www.eastcoastwhisky.com). Colour: Dirty dark lemon
нос 91 · вкус 92 · финиш 92
A worthy representative of Highland Park. The nose is very intense, sherry, leather, tobacco. You can tell it's deep and old. On the palate, a delightful interplay of wood and vanilla. Despite its 45% alcohol content, it has a powerful, intense finish with a lingering aftertaste.
нос 94 · вкус 93 · финиш 93
нос 91 · вкус 93 · финиш 93
Objectively, probably the best whisky I've ever tasted.
нос 100 · вкус 95 · финиш 100
For me the best whisky of my life so far. Great complexity meets a flattering turnout, yet it has power! The subtle smokeiness with herbal notes expresses the unmistakable stamp of Highland Park. I have opened this whisky to my wedding and will enjoy a dram of it every wedding day, as much as I like it.
Purchased in 2018 so it must be the latest batch. Very nice and refined, but I think the Highland Park 25 or Balvenie Tun 1509 batch no. 1 deliver similar for much less.
Highland Park 30 Year Old 2010s Edition ABV: 45.7% Cask: Refill & First-fill Sherry Casks Nose: Royal jelly notes brought out by the old sherry wood. Palate: Ma Lai Go (Cantonese steamed sponge cake) enjoyed at morning dim sum. Long-lasting finish of dried longan. Score: 93 【Must Try】
30 years of Highland Park, this is already a house number ... and also the current price ... I compared him in the comparison with the 25-year-old, but the older bottling with 48.1% and must say, that me the 25 year old but like better. Nevertheless, a great malt that wants to be enjoyed in peace and also needs a lot of air to breathe before he reveals his great flavors.
| Нос |
92 |
It starts with a smell like in an old church, the barrel sends greetings, then comes the oak, dried fruit and then orange, heather honey, dark chocolate, juicy oranges, toffee, followed by spices: cinnamon and cloves, then again dried fruit: plums and dates , now comes milk chocolate. The second smelling toffee and lemon, overall very delicious |
| Вкус |
92 |
The oak pushes the pepper in the foreground, then vanilla and honey, oak, citrus fruits: lemon, lime and juice oranges (very tasty and complex), later heather |
| Финиш |
89 |
Espresso, tobacco, leather chair, in the mouth it is dry, oak, old barrel becomes dominant and the oak and tannin remain very very long (not quite my case, who likes long oak in the mouth ... who will love it) |
An exceptional Highland Park. Definitely another step compared to the 2023 edition. Excellent
| Нос |
89 |
Old sherry powder, sandalwood, beautiful fruit, mulberry jam, salted omelet |
| Вкус |
89 |
Toffee Candy Sauce Blush Bursts with Mint Cinnamon Wood Box Tannins |
| Финиш |
88 |
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Quite complex on the taste but somehow lacks pleasure. This refrains me from giving it a higher point.
нос 86 · вкус 90 · финиш 86
This one of my all time favorites. Honestly, if you see a review and it scores less than 92, question the palate of the reviewer. There are different versions of this bottle. If they look like this bottle, it is a 92 or better. For my palate I have never had one less than a 95. Note: There's some older releases that look similar without a holographic seal apparently. Most that you find nowadays should have the seal though.
@Gris: The same goes with way to much points. This is the really bad thing about whiskybase, but we will not be able to avoid it.
An excellent whisky, highly recommended! Nose: Powerful sweet beeswax from honeycombs with a light, pleasant spicy tartness, like an oriental spicy breeze from a sweets market in Cairo. Palate: The beeswax reappears, along with honey, candle, sandalwood, and a light bitterness that dances on the palate. Finish: Long and undulating, like a receding ocean tide. Score: 93.