Highland Park Loki
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Distillery:
Highland Park
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Company:
Edringthon Group
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Cask Maturation
European Sherry Casks & Heavily Peated Casks
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Cask finish
ex- oloroso cask and ex-heavily peated cask.
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Strength
48.7% ABV
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Note
Number of bottles: 21000, bottled 2013
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Price
500
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Country:
Scotland
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Region
Island
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Adres
Holm Rd, Kirkwall KW15 1SU
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Website:
highlandparkwhisky.com
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Type:
Single Malt
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Age:
15 year old
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Exceptional
Taste note
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Colour:
Deep gold
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Nose:
Like the god of tricks, Loki will trick you as well, with his shape shifting abilities he will create a soothing and aromatic nose with aromas of green apple, citrus, fresh lemon and honeydew. Hints of smoke, cedarwood, marzipan, toffee and chocolate.
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Palate:
A very surprising twist on the palate, the soft and soothing aromas that where on the nose explode on the palate. Flavours of complex peat smoke with hit your palate. A pleasant surprise that wasn’t that strong noticeable on the nose.
The flavors extent into molted chocolate, toffee, green herbs and spices. The black peper is noticeable.
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Finish:
Long, pleasant and surprisingly complex all the way to the end.
With creamy vanilla, sweet citrus and cinnamon. Hints of green herbs, smoke, creamy chocolate and saltiness. -
Conclusion:
Like Loki its tricks you on the nose and on the palate. The smell is soothing and smooth while the flavors explode on the palate. A pleasant surprise and excellent presentation by Highland Park. Something special for sure.
Flavor profile
Spice
Spice
Smoke
Smoke
Citrus
Citrus
Sweet
Sweet
Wood
Wood
Rich Fruits
Rich fruits
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