Highland Park Scotch Single Malt 50 Year

98 Points - Falstaff

95 Points - Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

Highland Park 50 Year Old Scotch is an extraordinarily old single malt whisky distilled on the island of Orkney off the northeast coast of Scotland. The oldest expression from this renowned distillery, only 250 bottles were ever produced. It comes in a hand-carved wooden box (that vaguely resembles the coastal driftwood of Orkney), and the bottle is shrouded in an intricate, eye-catching sterling-silver design.

The nose of this veteran is hugely enticing; rich, with old leather, soft spices, sultanas, figs, polished oak, and dunnage warehouses. Tangy orange develops in time. The orange carries over onto the palate—amazingly vibrant and youthful fruitiness—followed by soft toffee, woodsmoke, and a sprinkling of dusty oak. The finish is extraordinarily long, with licorice and fruit-laden old oak. A true classic!