Highland Park Ambassador Cask 4 number 413
Review by Highland Park
- Colour
Burnt gold
- Nose
Butterscotch and strong cherry note with a gentle plum pudding scent arriving very late. As this whisky is allowed to air it becomes even sweeter turning the butterscotch almost into vanilla and the hint of peat floats through.
- Palate
A joy of a whisky. Sweet and smooth initially then the fire of the cask strength hits with a wheelbarrow full of candied fruit to make your mouth water.
- Finish
The mouth watering sensation turns to reveal the dry whisky inside and the finish show all the signs of another classic Highland Park whisky, sweet and gently smoked.
- Note
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The success of the first three Ambassador Casks prompted the release of a fourth Highland Park cask in May 2008, again chosen by Gerry Tosh, Head of Brand Education.
“On sampling various vintages, wood types and strengths my final decision was Cask #413 (from 1979). The reason behind my decision was the whisky from this cask had a very strong cherry note, a rich and naturally dark colour together with the taste of candied fruit which left your mouth watering. Like our first Brand Ambassador Cask this cask had a relatively high abv of 56.1%, but again had a tremendously good balance which did not allow its obvious cask strength to dominate the whisky.”
