Name: Highland Park 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Brand: Highland Park
Price: 78.51 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Highland Park 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is characterised by Sherried, Smokey, Honey, Old Wood, Dried Fruit notes. Highland Park's rounded, heathery character develops in this 1998 vintage matured 14 years in a sherry butt before Douglas Laing's March 2013 bottling in just 238 bottles. The Orkney distillery's signature honeyed smoke and subtle spice benefit from the richness of sherry wood.

Question 2

Is Highland Park 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Highland Park 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is intensely smoky and peaty, scoring 80/100 on the smoke scale. Expect heavy peat, bonfires, and medicinal notes.

Question 3

Is Highland Park 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Highland Park 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is noticeably sweet (65/100), with flavours like Honey.

Question 4

Is Highland Park 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is a good step up for beginners with some experience — not the easiest starting point, but very rewarding.

Question 5

Is Highland Park 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) costs £78.51 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 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is best enjoyed neat to experience the full smoky character. A small drop of water can soften the intensity if preferred.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Highland Park 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Highland Park 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) — 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 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Highland Park 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) similar to Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Highland Park 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) and Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) share a similar flavour profile (Sherried, Honey, Dried Fruit) 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 £78.51 for Highland Park 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing).

Question 11

Is Highland Park 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) similar to Famous Grouse Highland Decanter?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Highland Park 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) and Famous Grouse Highland Decanter share a similar flavour profile (Honey) and are in a similar price range. Famous Grouse Highland Decanter costs £99.99 vs £78.51 for Highland Park 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing).

Question 12

How does Highland Park 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) compare to Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) and Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Highland Park 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9629) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is bold and smoky, while Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) is known for Toasted, Vanilla, Tobacco notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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