Highland Park 16 Year Old Calvados Finish (Alchemist)
Highland Park
Tasting Notes
The Highland Park Alchemy 16 Year Old represents a fascinating experiment in whisky maturation, combining Orkney's distinctive spirit with the rare influence of Calvados cask finishing. Bottled by independent bottler Alchemist without chill filtration, this innovative expression offers an intriguing twist on Highland Park's traditional character. The journey begins with an unusual nose that presents rum-like qualities alongside delicate fruit notes and gentle spices. The palate unfolds with pronounced sweetness where barley and vanilla dance with apricot, while Highland Park's signature smoke weaves throughout. The experience concludes with a finish that balances malty sweetness with lingering smoke and a subtle touch of iodine. This bottling demonstrates both the versatility of Highland Park's spirit and the creative possibilities that alternative cask finishing can bring to a well-established single malt.