Highland Park 1958

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 4 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Sweet tobacco. Scented: sandalwood, walnuts. Palate Sultanas, lemons, vanilla, butterscotch, toasted almonds. Very restrained sweetness. Finish Long and soothing. Late hint of spicy, heathery smoke. Comment Some drinkers might perfer this great whisky slightly younger and fresher. Those who like a touch of oak will find this very elegant.

Jim Murray Nose Powering bourbon sweetness. Lashings of oak and vanilla with liquorice and plummy fruit. Tired, but hanging on. Palate Creamy and spicy with a large smoky, oaky background. Just enough honey comes through to give a Highland Park signature. Finish Dry, chalky and some late sensuous peat lift this from a weary start. Lovely salty sea tang lingers, too. Comment This would never have survived another summer. Impressive brinkmanship, though still over-aged.