Highland Park 2001

Nose opens with light citrus peel as well as some honey and floral notes. Light with a slight medicinal tinge. Front palate is immediately bourbon like, ashy with a mellow alcoholic burn that travels up into the nose. In the mid palate it develops into flavours of caramel, citrus and even ginger before revealing a light peaty note signature Highland Park in the back palate. The finish is of a medium length, fragrant and bitter. Tastes to me like a Bourbon with an interesting peaty finish, drinkable but nothing too complex or outstanding.

My first whisky, beginning tasting journey. It is recommended by my dad, a 58 year old gentleman. I think that means good.

Found cheap in Shanghai (if only I could have bought the whole shop's worth)