Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark
- Distillery
- Highland Park
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52.9%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £299
- Community rating
- 4.89 / 5 (9 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Smokey, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Chocolate
- Description
- Aged 17 years with a hefty ABV of 52.9%, Highland Park's single malt might raise an eyebrow at its £299 price tag. It's tagged as 'Sherried' and 'Smokey', and for what it's worth, the ratings nearly hit perfection. But is nine reviews enough to justify the cost?
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✦ Neatly Summary
Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark is a 17-year-old single malt from Highland Park (Island, Scotland), bottled at 52.9% ABV. Rated 4.9/5 by the community. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — sherried, smokey, old wood, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Aged 17 years with a hefty ABV of 52.9%, Highland Park's single malt might raise an eyebrow at its £299 price tag. It's tagged as 'Sherried' and 'Smokey', and for what it's worth, the ratings nearly hit perfection. But is nine reviews enough to justify the cost?
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