Adelphi Highland Park 17 Years Old, Cask 2903

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 24 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Smoke, shading into oak and sherry. Palate Notably creamy. Distinctively fruity. Honeyed. Very spicy. Herbal. Faint hint of seaweed. Finish Lively. As though all the flavours had come on stage to dance a finale. Comment That dance might have been led by Fred Astaire. The great all-rounder in lean and energetic mood. Makes it look easy. Try it with a late-night movie.

Dave Broom Nose Rich, soft. Gorgeous: fudge with peaches in syrup, honey, baklava, star anise and caraway spice. Heathery smoke. You could nose this forever Palate Big, sweet, silky. A beautiful, elegant mix of heathery smoke, Moroccan spices, ripe fruit and a hint of chocolate. Perfect harmony. Finish Chewy, long. Comment Gorgeous, one of the best I’ve ever tried.