Highland Park 18 Year Old

Highland Park 18 Year Old
Whisky Highland Park 18 Year Old
Country Scotland
Region Islands
Type Single Malt
Cask Sherry
Age 18 years old
Abv 43%
Rating 87/100

About

Located in Kirkwall, Orkney, Highland Park is the most northerly whisky distillery in Scotland. Their single malts are known for their mix of a bold, maritime character and a delicate sherry influence.
Reviews of Highland Park 18 Year Old
says on February 10, 2022
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 75/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Chestnutoloroso sherry

General description

Nice and smooth, light smoke (at least compared to Laphroaig).

Nose

Smoke, apple, cinnamon, cherry

Palate

Wood, Honey

Finish

Smoke, cinnamon

says on October 18, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 86/100
Color: Deep copper

General description

Harmonisches "Gesamtkunstwerk" von HP. Voller Körper mit trockenen, roten Früchten, Bitterschokolade und Karamell, eingebettet in einen dezenten Rauch. Alkohol ist wunderbar eingebunden. Warmer, langer, sehr angenehmer Abgang. Toller Malt.

says on October 13, 2020
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 20/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

diapers

says on April 2, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 93/100
Finish strength: Very long
Color: Burnished

General description

The best whisky I have ever tried!

Nose

Iodine style peat. Sea air. Malt. Dried fruit. Toffee

Palate

Superb blend of flavors.

From Highland fruits/malt (40%) to Island sea spray (20%) with some light Speyside notes (20%) and Islay peat (20%) thrown in for good measure. nice and oily too so adding water takes it up a notch!

Finish

Super long and oily. Zero alcohol burn and with an exceptionally long finish (15seconds+)

says on January 11, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 94/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Russetmuscat

General description

I have been looking to pick up one of these old style label 18s for a good while. All the liquor stores in the area which have them want a pretty penny for them. I took a chance after work today to stop by an out of the way liquor store where I have previously found a couple interesting whiskies, what a surprise to see two of these old style HP18s sitting on the shelf at a very reasonable price. On top of that the clerk gave me a nice discount for buying both. I had to break one open right away.
Wow! What a fantastic whiskey. Best I have tasted so far. The nose is heavenly, the palate is like nectar of the gods, the finish is long, smokey, sherried and oh so satisfying.

says on January 11, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 97/100
Color: Russetmuscat

General description

I have been looking to pick up one of these old style label 18s for a good while. All the liquor stores in the area which have them want a pretty penny for them. I took a chance after work today to stop by an out of the way liquor store where I have previously found a couple interesting whiskies, what a surprise to see two of these old style HP18s sitting on the shelf at a very reasonable price. On top of that the clerk gave me a nice discount for buying both. I had to break one open right away.
Wow! What a fantastic whiskey. Best I have tasted so far. The nose is heavenly, the palate is like nectar of the gods, the finish is long, smokey, sherried and oh so satisfying.

says on October 30, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Deep gold

General description

More complex and more sherry than the12 years old.
A master piece.

Nose

sweet, little smoky, vanilla

Palate

peat, sherry, oak, spicy, caramel, vanilla

Finish

long and little smoky

says on October 19, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 87/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Amontillado sherry

General description

slightly smoky, elegant, distinct sherry aromas - very, very nice!

Nose

very gentle smoke, herbal, dark sherry, leathery aromas, some orange peel; with some time strawberries reveal

Palate

gentle; sweet chocolate, oranges, spices and dark gentle smoke

Finish

hints of cherries, tingly spice, pretty long

says on September 18, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 91/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Burnished

General description

Dark fruits, classic scotch taste, malty, and sweet.

Nose

Plums, pears, almonds.

Palate

Dark fruits dominate. Sweet, malty, and very light spices.

Finish

Very light peat, fruity and malty.

says on May 29, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 71/100
Color: Chestnutoloroso sherry

General description

Len och balanserad. Ganska mycket vanilj. Knappt någon rök.

says on May 6, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 88/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Almost perfect

says on May 5, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 78/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Burnished

General description

I hoped for more...

Nose

Sweet, dried fruits like raisins, honey.

Palate

Sweetness and soft smoked fruits.

says on April 30, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 78/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Bon

says on April 8, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 87/100
Color: Chestnutoloroso sherry

General description

Very nice dram with just the right about of smoke.

says on April 3, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 77/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Chestnutoloroso sherry

General description

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Nose

Sweet vanilla caramel, sherry, salty brine, a hint of smoke, light citrus fruits

Palate

oily, light sherry sweetness, light smoke, light citrus fruits

Finish

pepper warm, smoke that lingers

says on March 9, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 87/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Chestnutoloroso sherry

General description

Complex and rich. Full of flavor. Hint of smoke but the sherry influences take over. Great stuff

Nose

sherry. oak. dried fruit. Christmas spices. smoke

Palate

honey. plums. sweet. oak.

Finish

smooth

says on March 4, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 96/100
Color: Deep copper

General description

One of my favourites. Rich in taste and just the right amount of smoke.

says on February 27, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 82/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Smoky, cherry,

says on February 23, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 91/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Gin clear

General description

Just amazing!

says on February 14, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 100/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

sweet,fruit,leather, ash amazing, oak finish, spicy finish

says on January 26, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 65/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

lichte rokerige visvet geur, zachte smaak met rokerige visvet geur als afsmaak

says on January 18, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Deep copper

General description

In der Nase nussig und fruchtig nach Aprikosen/Orangen und Heu. Im Vergleich zum 12er kein Rauch.

Im Mund leicht salzig, fruchtig und leicht rauchig. Insgesamt - und vor allem im Vergleich zum 12er - rund und voll.

Im Abgang wiederum leicht rauchig (weniger als beim 12er), Zartbitterschokolade und Blutorange. Insgesamt etwas "dunkler" als der 12er.

Schöner Malt und logische Steigerung des 12jährigen aber mit schlechterem PLV.

Note.: 1-

says on January 12, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 75/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

It is a nice whisky, but because of the price I would prefer to buy similar but cheaper ones like the 10 year old

says on January 1, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 95/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Chestnutoloroso sherry

General description

Figs, apricot jam, and honey on the nose. On the palate more honey followed by vegetal and smoke. Thin body with fairly long finish. Not an overly complex with too many flavors but is extremely well balanced. Not a single flavor overpowering, finishes with slight peat smoke that is pleasant and not harsh.

says on December 26, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Color: Amber

General description

good

says on December 11, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 89/100
Color: Chestnutoloroso sherry

General description

sehr angenehm, abgerundet leichter torfrauch, schön, einfach ein toller malt

says on December 11, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 83/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

sehr angenehm, abgerundet keichter torfrauch, schön

says on December 6, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 70/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Burnt umber

General description

Rund und rel. Komplex. Dezenter kaum wahrnehmbarer Rauch.

says on December 2, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 86/100
Color: Amber

General description

in der Nase Nüsse und Früchte. Im Mund angenehm kräftig mit mittellangem Abgang. Am Ende anhaltende Wärme. Rauch quasi inexistent

says on November 12, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 78/100
Color: Burnished

General description

Honey and toffee aromas with a very delicate smoke hint. Sweet and short finish.

says on November 10, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 81/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Amontillado sherry

General description

nutty Vanilla sweet cherries

Nose

vanilla, Nutty

Palate

heavy creamy Vanilla, sweet Cherries, wood flavour, light smoke

Finish

back of the mouth nice smoke

says on October 22, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Color: Burnished

General description

smoke more than peat. great mouth feel. similar profile to the 12 but around better.

says on October 16, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 92/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Burnished

General description

Great nose and mouth feel. Fantastic whisky. So well balanced. No water needed

Palate

Oily mouthfeel. Notes of sweet liquorish

says on September 30, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 79/100
Color: Amber

General description

Sweet, balanced

says on September 24, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 100/100
Color: Mahogany, Henna notes

General description

unopened but calling me

says on September 23, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 88/100
Color: Deep gold

General description

Just the right amount of sweetness and peaty smoke. This was a real treat.

says on August 14, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Amber

General description

with a nice flavor of dark-chocolate and vanilla

says on August 4, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 86/100
Color: Deep copper

General description

Slightly better than the 12 yo. Slightly better balanced. Round and complex. Smoother and more mature than the 12 yo. More emphesis on the sweet fruity flavor. Too expensive compared to the 12 yo imo.

says on July 28, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 87/100
Color: Yellow gold

General description

very good, nice, smooth and rich enough

says on July 25, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 91/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Lightly peated and full of depth.

says on June 24, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 96/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Gin clear

General description

Delicious mixture of vanilla, heather, smoke and faint peat. One of the most complex and delicious whiskies I’ve ever tried. Amazing.

says on June 24, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 89/100
Color: Amontillado sherry

General description

Now this is a nearly perfect drop. Sherry friut in combination with the sea and aromatic smoke. Well balanced

says on May 30, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Chestnutoloroso sherry

General description

Extremely enjoyable and satisfying. Plenty of character and depth without compromise. Perfectly balanced.

Nose

Honeyed fruits, rich oak culminates in a nutty body with a faint waft of smoke

Palate

Wonderful rich flavours, sweet fruit, cinnamon and allspice, the nutty elements turn a more bitter coffee. Creamy body.

Finish

A brief kick as the finish kicks in, quickly mellowing into a smooth, rounded and sweet lingering finish.

says on April 14, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 92/100
Color: Deep gold

General description

    4 out of 5 stars

Lightly peated with fruit and honey notes, best I've tried, my favourite.

says on April 13, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Color: Deep copper

General description

Solid whiskey. The warmth stays with you for awhile after a shot. The sherry taste definitely pulls through.

says on March 30, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 89/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Chestnutoloroso sherry

General description

Warming gentle dram

Nose

Juicy, ripe oranges and peaches with a slight hint of peatiness.

Palate

Tingly,spicy, plums and milkchocolate.

Finish

slightly bitter, warm and mouthwatering.

says on March 29, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 86/100
Color: Russetmuscat

General description

Very well balanced,try it and enjoy it,with water open more citrus notes maybe some orange,round and sweet with nutty notes and smoke is just there not to much, overall very good all rounder,bit pricey but incomparable better than Highland park 12..

says on March 4, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 92/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Heerlijke whisky met lange afdronk

says on February 13, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Deep gold

General description

Full fruity/sherried whiskey with quite a nice finish

says on February 9, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Color: Burnished

General description

clear citrus floral scent taste of honey with peaty finish. smooth and delicious

says on January 10, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

little smell. lightly smoked flavor. very smooth

says on November 5, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Color: Amber

General description

Honey, oak, spice on the nose and the palate. Amazing all-rounder. Just the right amount of burn in the aftertaste, which, btw, lasts for a long tasty while!

says on September 7, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Finish strength: Very long
Color: Chestnutoloroso sherry

General description

Fasstyp Sherryfass

Nose

Tiefe Sherrynoten gefolgt von Honig dann folgen würzige Noten von Eiche, am Ende folgt ein leichter Rauch

Palate

Süße Sherry gefolgt von Honig dann bitterschokolde gefolgt von leichtem Rauch mit leicht krautrigem Geschmack

Finish

viel süße gefolgt von würziger Eiche
leichte Trockenheit
lang und voll mündiger Abgang

says on July 30, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 91/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Deep gold

General description

Ausgezeichnete Balance , schmeichelnde Aromen und guter dezenter Rauch

Nose

reichhaltige süße ,leichter Rauch , leichte eichen würze

Palate

reichhaltig , vollmundiger Geschmack , honig-torfrauch

Finish

weich , komplex

says on July 20, 2017
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 50/100
Color: Deep copper

General description

terrible whisky. there is so much more that is so much better! (and cheaper)

says on May 21, 2017
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 96/100
Color: Amber

General description

Excellent dram, rich and flavorful. Far too expensive for my budget, except in sample form, but Damn, it's good.

says on April 28, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 96/100
Color: Old gold

General description

sampled this with hp12 (my favorite daily dram) and hp25(which is perfection) this was still an excellent whisky, pricy but worth it, will definitely make this a special occasion bottle.

says on November 15, 2016
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 75/100
Color: Tawny

General description

꿀이나 캬라멜향이 진득하게 여운남는 부드럽게 적당한 알콜향이 인상깊음 맛이 좀 깊어서 되려 캐릭터를 잃는느낌

says on October 28, 2016
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

mjuk lite lätt rök

says on October 26, 2016
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

lekker smooth wiskey

says on October 24, 2016
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 88/100
Color: Deep gold

General description

good.

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Flavour profile

  • Honey
  • Peat
  • Smoke
  • Sweet
  • Fruit
  • Spice
  • Sherry
  • Delicate
  • Orange
  • Oak
  • Salt
  • Caramel
  • Wood
  • Malt
  • Old
  • Balanced
  • Toffee
  • Chocolate
  • Complex
  • Vanilla
  • Lemon
  • Good
  • Apple
  • Amazing
  • Smoky
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