Name: Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1
Brand: Highland Park
Price: 380.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 taste like?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 is characterised by Sherried, Honey, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Old Wood notes. Highland Park's London Edition presents an 18-year-old from 2002, matured in a refill sherry-seasoned oak cask and bottled at 58.8% ABV in 2021 from Orkney's celebrated distillery. This single cask release of 644 bottles captures the distillery's signature heather, honey, and smoky character at natural strength.

Question 2

Is Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 sweet?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 has some sweetness (56/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 is a good step up for beginners with some experience — not the easiest starting point, but very rewarding.

Question 5

Is Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 costs £380 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 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 58.8% ABV, Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 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 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The balanced character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 — 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 Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1?

Accepted Answer

Serve Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 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 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 similar to Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 and Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish share a similar flavour profile (Sherried, Old Wood) and are in a similar price range. Darkness! Ardbeg 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish costs £291.95 vs £380 for Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1.

Question 11

Is Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 similar to Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 and Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) share a similar flavour profile (Honey, Toasted) and are in a similar price range. Old Pulteney 1989 Vintage (bottled 2015) costs £399 vs £380 for Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1.

Question 12

How does Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 compare to Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 and Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Highland Park 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 4627) Single Cask Series - London Edition No.1 is complex and layered, while Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is known for Hay-like, Leafy, Malt Extract notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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