Island Whisky: Traditionally, the Highland region has claimed all islands except Islay.The Island Malts from Skye, Jura, Mull, Aran and Orkney are characterized by a peaty, smokey nose with a salty, briney and smokey flavour. Some could be said to more closely resemble Islay malts while others are more like Northern Highland whiskies.
Michael Jackson notes: Colour Amber. Nose Smoky, “garden bonfire” sweetness, heathery, malty, hint of sherry. Body Medium, exceptionally smooth. Palate Succulent, with smoky dryness, heather-honey sweetness, and maltiness. Finish Teasing, heathery, delicious.
The house style for the Highland Park distillery is: Flavoursome and rounded. Restorative or book-at-bedtime.
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