Prof_Dr_John scored this whisky 91 points

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The HP is oily and rather restless with its 63.3% in the nosing glass. The high alcohol content initially cools the nose a little. But after a few minutes this has completely disappeared and wonderful HP-typical notes come through. Honey, vanilla, heather, fine wood and really just a tiny nuance of smoke. The alcohol seems to be blown away and you can rightly say: THAT is a Highland Park!
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First I dare to try the HP on its own. Old Swede, it goes off in your mouth! Understandably, the 63.3% push hard at first, but to my astonishment the malt is soft, oily and smooth on the tongue after a few seconds. As with the HP 1995 MOS, there is a little more smoke in the mouth than in the nose. The flow of saliva is properly stimulated and hints of light chocolate like oranges and a hint of coffee and nutmeg are added to the honey and vanilla notes. Very interesting, very pleasant and dangerous to drink!
With water: With water, the HP opens up a bit and looks a bit more complex in the nose. Suddenly I hear a delicate note of caramel and after sniffing a little, I also have the cigar box in the background. On the tongue, the HP is now a bit milder and sweeter, but the basic character is retained. -
In the finish, the sweetness of honey and oranges dominate, but the spicy notes of oak soon take off. Nuances of pepper and ginger now speak up and play a harmonious counterpoint to the herbalism from the nosing. The sweetness cannot be completely suppressed and there remains a long-lasting potpourri of the elements on the tongue that conjures an ecstatic smile on your face.