Name: Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid)
Brand: Highland Park
Price: 61.51 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid) is characterised by Smokey, Tobacco, Dried Fruit, Sherried notes. Highland Park's 1989 vintage aged 18 years in bourbon casks and finished in Cellier de la Donna Grenache Blanc wine barrels creates a layered Orkney single malt, bottled by Murray McDavid for their Mission range in 1,152 bottles.

Question 2

Is Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid) is intensely smoky and peaty, scoring 80/100 on the smoke scale. Expect heavy peat, bonfires, and medicinal notes.

Question 3

Is Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid) has some sweetness (55/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid) is a challenging dram with intense peat smoke and high ABV (52.6%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid) costs £61.51 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 52.6% ABV, Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid)?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid) pairs well with smoked salmon, oysters, dark chocolate, aged cheddar, and chargrilled meats. The smoky, peaty character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the complex peat smoke and full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid) similar to Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid) and Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) share a similar flavour profile (Dried Fruit, Sherried) and are in a similar price range. Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) costs £65.84 vs £61.51 for Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid).

Question 11

Is Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid) similar to Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid) and Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky share a similar flavour profile (Smokey) and are in a similar price range. Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky costs £46.95 vs £61.51 for Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid).

Question 12

How does Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid) compare to Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky)?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid) and Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Highland Park 18 Year Old 1989 - Mission (Murray McDavid) is bold and smoky, while Linkwood 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 300865) - Folk (Fable Whisky) is known for Malt Extract, Honey, Toasted notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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