Highland Park Cask Strength #3
Highland Park Cask Strength #3
The Orkney barbarians are back at it with another super strong single malt. At 128 proof, this smoky dram is an ultra intense whisky. The multiple barrel aging is key to the dried fruit and honey flavors. I found a thick palate bursting with complexity and power aplenty. You may choose to add a drop or 2 of water but I enjoyed it as bottled. It’s a tad harsh, hey ,they’re descended from the Vikings!, But it’s certainly enjoyable and worth buying. Rated a 7.5 on the autumn snob scale. Sláinte Mhath
Cadenhead’s 16
Cadenhead’s 16- Here’s a treat for those of us that value rarity…This golden malt was distilled at Royal Brackla and is available only at Campbeltown in the UK. The whisky packs a serious punch and is very fruit forward. I found sweet spices mid taste and a deliciously lingering finish. Cadenhead’s claimes to be Scotland’s oldest independent bottler and I have no reason to doubt their historic expertise. With its cask strength, I found a few drop of water made a great improvement. If you have the means, get on the horn as bottling took place in 2024, you may score a winner. I love the handcrafted look of the graphics and the ultra warm and characterful flavors. It’s a unique 16 year old dandy and worth the effort , now get busy. Rated a 9 on the snob scale. Sláinte
