Name: The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo
Brand: Brave New Spirits
Price: 71.33 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo taste like?

Accepted Answer

The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo is characterised by Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Vanilla, Malt Extract, Honey notes. The High Priest is an eight-year-old single malt from an undisclosed Orkney Islands distillery, bottled by Brave New Spirits at 52.6% ABV after maturation in first-fill Bordeaux wine barriques. The wine cask influence brings a distinctive red berry character to this island whisky.

Question 2

Is The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo sweet?

Accepted Answer

Yes — The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo is noticeably sweet (67/100), with flavours like Cooked Fruit, Vanilla, Honey.

Question 4

Is The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo is a good step up for beginners with some experience — not the easiest starting point, but very rewarding.

Question 5

Is The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo worth the money?

Accepted Answer

The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo costs £71.33 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 52.6% ABV, The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo 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 The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo?

Accepted Answer

The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The sweet, honeyed character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo?

Accepted Answer

Serve The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo 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 The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo similar to Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo and Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) share a similar flavour profile (Sherried, Vanilla, Honey) 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 £71.33 for The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo.

Question 11

Is The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo similar to Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky?

Accepted Answer

Yes — The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo and Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky share a similar flavour profile (Vanilla, Honey) and are in a similar price range. Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky costs £46.95 vs £71.33 for The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo.

Question 12

How does The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo compare to Big Peat at Christmas 2021?

Accepted Answer

The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo and Big Peat at Christmas 2021 are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. The High Priest 8 Year Old - Whisky of Voodoo is sweet and approachable, while Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is known for Smokey, Medicinal, Coal-gas notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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