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Easy to guess there would be Gordon & MacPhail bottlings to celebrate The Whisky Exchange’s 20th Anniversary. Two have been released this month: a Caol Ila 2005 and this Highland Park 2001.
Nose: a punchy all-rounder with pine needles, very subtle floral smoke and minty notes, as well as hints of honeyed pears, pineapple and vanilla latte. Barley sugar. A little cake. Mouth: full-bodied, with sweet and fruity notes at first (sweet resin, mead, grapes and pink grapefruit), moving towards toffee and mocha. Candied ginger and spearmint. A slightly funny, dried hoppy note. Finish: long, with some citrus zest, subtle coffee and green oak spice.
A slightly uncommon, even incoherent Highland Park, but original and highly entertaining. A nice change of pace from most other indie HP’s. Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange, still available.
Score: 88/100
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