Quite a rare Highland Park 1972 , bottled in Cadenhead ’s Authentic Collection, almost 25 years ago already. Hard to come by, but a bottle with a great reputation.

Highland Park 21 yo 1972 (56,5%, Cadenhead ‘Authentic Collection’ 1994, sherrywood matured)

Nose: starts a bit flat, with lots of dates, honey and caramelized nuts, but it folds open to a wonderfully deep sherry nose. Brighter fruity notes (raspberries, oranges, raisins). Hints of allspice and ginger. Leathery notes and something waxy. Faint heather smoke. A bit of musty cellars. Mouth: rather perfect, heavy sherry, with a superb balance of...