Name: Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)
Brand: Highland Park
Price: 199.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) is characterised by Smokey, Old Wood, Leathery, Sherried notes. Highland Park's Orkney character runs deep in this 22-year-old single cask, distilled on 30 June 1987 and matured in hogshead 1540 before Signatory's bottling in November 2009. At 22 years, the island malt's heather, peat, and maritime notes have developed complexity and weight across 341 individually numbered bottles.

Question 2

Is Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) is intensely smoky and peaty, scoring 80/100 on the smoke scale. Expect heavy peat, bonfires, and medicinal notes.

Question 3

Is Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) has some sweetness (60/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) is a challenging dram with intense peat smoke. More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) costs £199.95 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 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) 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 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) 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 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) — 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 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) 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 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) similar to Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) and Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection share a similar flavour profile (Smokey, Leathery) and are in a similar price range. Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection costs £139.9 vs £199.95 for Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory).

Question 11

Is Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) similar to Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) and Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) share a similar flavour profile (Old Wood, Leathery) and are in a similar price range. Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) costs £265.32 vs £199.95 for Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory).

Question 12

How does Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) compare to Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) and Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) is bold and smoky, while Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is known for Toasted, Vanilla, Tobacco notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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