Name: Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark
Brand: Highland Park
Price: 299.00 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (9 reviews)

Question 1

What does Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark taste like?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark is characterised by Sherried, Smokey, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Chocolate notes. Highland Park's The Dark, a 17-year-old single malt aged in European sherry-seasoned casks, marries the richness of dried fruit and toffee with the distillery's signature gentle peat smoke. This 2017 release exemplifies how sherried complexity can enhance rather than mask Highland Park's elegance.

Question 2

Is Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark is intensely smoky and peaty, scoring 80/100 on the smoke scale. Expect heavy peat, bonfires, and medicinal notes.

Question 3

Is Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark sweet?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark has some sweetness (60/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark is a challenging dram with intense peat smoke and high ABV (52.9%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark costs £299 and is rated 4.9/5 by the community (9 ratings). The quality justifies the price for enthusiasts.

Question 6

Should I drink Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 52.9% ABV, Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark 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 17 Year Old - The Dark?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark 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 17 Year Old - The Dark?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark — 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 17 Year Old - The Dark?

Accepted Answer

Serve Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark 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

What is the community rating for Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark is rated 4.9/5 on Neatly based on 9 community ratings. This puts it among the highest-rated whiskies in its category.

Question 11

Is Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark similar to Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark and Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley share a similar flavour profile (Smokey) and are in a similar price range. Springbank 10 Year Old 2007 - Local Barley costs £399 vs £299 for Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark.

Question 12

Is Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark similar to Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark and Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company share a similar flavour profile (Smokey, Old Wood, Dried Fruit) and are in a similar price range. Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company costs £399.95 vs £299 for Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark.

Question 13

How does Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark compare to Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s?

Accepted Answer

Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark and Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Highland Park 17 Year Old - The Dark 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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