This was one of the drams we tried at the latest Fulldram tasting. It is the previous version of Highland Park 25 Year Old , released early 2000s. It didn’t live long because it was replace by the current oval bottles around 2006 . It contains 50% first-fill sherry casks.

Highland Park 25 yo (50,7%, OB 2004)

Nose: starts a little musty and meaty, with damp leaves and a floral kind of peat. Hints of caramel. I expected bolder sherry notes from its colour. Herbal notes (eucalyptus, heather) and coastal touches. Hints of red berries and a little...