Tasting Notes

Producing WhiskyCast has given me the opportunity to taste some really amazing whiskies, and I’m pleased to share my tasting notes with you here. You can search my entire database of tasting notes from this page, and I hope you’ll find it useful.

Highland Park 1970 Orcadian Vintage

Country: Scotland

Region: Highlands

Type: Single Malt

Bottler: Distiller

ABV: 48%

Score: 95 Points

This one sells for $3,500, and is the best Highland Park I’ve ever tasted! The nose has the classic Highland Park honey note, along with tropical fruits, light oak, and a hint of campfire smoke. The taste has a cilantro spiciness on top, honey and vanilla notes underneath, and is thick and nectar-like with just a touch of wood and peat smoke. The finish is long and well-balanced with honey and soft spicy notes.