Highland Park 1988 (bottled 2023) - Vintage Release

35-year-old Orkney single malt finished after 11 months in European oak, following an initial maturation in four American oak bourbon casks. Extremely limited release - only 625 hand-numbered bottles with a signed certificate from the master whisky maker. Highland Park Orcadian Vintage Series Single Malt Scotch 35 year old 43.8% ABV Nose: Coastal honey, vanilla and toffee rise with a gentle peat kiss. Orchard fruit blends with waxy oak and a whisper of sea-salt and citrus zest. European oak introduces spice—cinnamon and clove—while bourbon-derived sweetness lingers in the background. Palate: Silky and balanced, the palate reveals honeyed orchard fruit and vanilla from the bourbon maturation, tempered by refined peat. European oak adds spice—cinnamon and clove—alongside coastal salt and elegant tannins, finishing long with a warm, smok Finish: A long, refined finish that lingers with warm spice and toasted oak. Honeyed sweetness gives way to dried citrus and orchard fruit, while soft, peppery oak and a hint of peat-smoke carry through, slowly dissolving into vanilla and clove. Elegant,