Totoro scored this whisky 89 points 
Not for sherry fetishists, but a dream for fans of the unadulterated Highland Park Brennereicharakters. Mild and mellow, without any pungency (which the OBs sometimes already show at much lower filling levels), so that all flavors are immediately accessible and present. So far the best UA-HP I have had. Chapeau.
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Typical and wonderfully clear HP character, with heather honey, kräutrigen aspects, and this very special, slightly ashy and scary aromatic peat smoke that's nowhere else. That the previous barrel occupation - apart from perhaps a subtle Nussigkeit - plays virtually no role, is a real plus. You can tell that the fabric is mellow and not quite young, but not because of some kind of woodiness. Praise the refill barrel. Price it! [At least at Highland Park ...]
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This is where the nymph plays her trumps. Super juicy and inherently complex, just by the long matured HP Spirit. Ashy, sour, sweet, salty: there is virtually the whole taste spectrum activated. Deliciously tart, but without actual bitterness (as found in almost the same age Cask Orkney). Wonderfully mild in cask strength, no water necessary.
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Herb and also honey sweet (you have to get it first), with a clear maritime / salty impact and a never ending gentle smoky note. That's the way it has to be.
