Highland Park 12 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 5 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

Whisky Magazine is the perfect complement to the dram in your glass. Every issue brings you fascinating articles on the art, science and romance of the 'water of life', plus page after page of tasting notes.

• Issue 5 online • Buy issue 5 (£5.95)
• Subscribe to Whisky Magazine (from £28.38)
• Preview current issue (73) • Preview other issues online

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Smoky, "garden bonfire" sweetness, heathery, malty, hint of sherry. Palate Exceptionally smooth. Succulent, with smoky dryness, heathery-honey sweetness and maltiness. Finish Teasing, heathery, delicious. Comment A beautifully balance classic islander.

Jim Murray Nose One of the world's most subtle and teasing noses: delicate wafts of smoke mingle effortlessly with sweet malt, a hint of oaky salt, apples, old polished leather and trademark heather. Palate Intensely malty and fresh at first, and then a lingering smoky depth adds weight. Fabulous bitter-sweet balance which pans out on the sweet side with a gentle build-up of honey. Finish Long, smoky with a heathers dryness and spice. Comment This malt changes shape slightly from vatting to vatting, with the smokiness, honey, malt and heather each having turns at domination. A 12 Years Old classic.