Highland Park 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5029274) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Highland Park
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.3%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £319.06
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Leathery, Tobacco, Toasted
- Description
- Distilled in 1999 at Highland Park's Orkney island distillery and aged for 21 years, this expression was finished in an octave cask by Duncan Taylor before bottling in 2021. An extremely limited release of just 67 bottles.
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Highland Park 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5029274) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 21-year-old single malt from Highland Park (Island, Scotland), bottled at 55.3% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and oaky character — smokey, sherried, leathery, tobacco. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 1999 at Highland Park's Orkney island distillery and aged for 21 years, this expression was finished in an octave cask by Duncan Taylor before bottling in 2021. An extremely limited release of just 67 bottles.
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