Review #355; Scotch #131: Highland Park 12yr “Viking’s Honor”

This is an OB from Highland Park of their standard 12 year old offering. It is often seen as a good introduction for people into light peat, and scotch as whole. Lets see how it holds up.

ABV: 43%

Nose: Grassy, Light Vanilla, Lemon, Oak spice, light foresty peat.

Palate: Medium / thin mouthfeel. Light Earthy Peat, Lemon Zest, Oak Spice, Black Pepper, brine.

Finish: Short, Citrus Warmth, light peat, black pepper, Slight blackberry.

Rating: 5/10

This is a perfectly acceptable bottling. It has some flavors in there that are good, some fruity, light peat, some brine, with none of it being overpowering. This is a bottle fine to have on hand to introduce guests to scotch, or to sip on without having to think about it.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect


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