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NurseDave said:
Thoughts on Highland Park?
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Very nice stuff. Which one are you looking at Dave? I have Valfather which is the peatiest expression. Tasty it is and no where as peaty as many of the Islay. Highland Park 12 is a great value. But Dave you have been diving around in Islay waters for awhile Highland Park is not that. Different but not a Speyside...etc.
 
Somnos said:
Very nice stuff. Which one are you looking at Dave? I have Valfather which is the peatiest expression. Tasty it is and no where as peaty as many of the Islay. Highland Park 12 is a great value. But Dave you have been diving around in Islay waters for awhile Highland Park is not that. Different but not a Speyside...etc.
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Hey Ed, would you recommend it as good entry point into smoky scotch? I tried Peat Monster and while I enjoyed it, it way too much smoke for me.
 
DeepSea said:
Hey Ed, would you recommend it as good entry point into smoky scotch? I tried Peat Monster and while I enjoyed it, it way too much smoke for me.
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Highland Park 12 has a touch of smoke enough to make it tasty. Valfather more so but still not in the ball park of most Islay. The least offensive of the Islay lot would be a Bowmore 12 (though don’t spend money on it) or if you can find it Bowmore 15 Darkest which is a proper ABV and tasty enough without drowning you in peat and smoke ala Peat Monster or Smokehead. I love Islay but you need to work up to it. If you get a Higland Park taster pack of 10, 12 etc you will enjoy the touch of smoke. @DeepSea if you can find a bottle of Valfather it would be a good one for sure.
 
Somnos said:
Very nice stuff. Which one are you looking at Dave? I have Valfather which is the peatiest expression. Tasty it is and no where as peaty as many of the Islay. Highland Park 12 is a great value. But Dave you have been diving around in Islay waters for awhile Highland Park is not that. Different but not a Speyside...etc.
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Yes, my home lay with the peat, but I need to explore more. As you see with the rye and bourbon. I would just start with the 12. I’m still trying to get a good variety around the $50-75 range before I start in on the higher priced expressions.
 
Somnos said:
Highland Park 12 has a touch of smoke enough to make it tasty. Valfather more so but still not in the ball park of most Islay. The least offensive of the Islay lot would be a Bowmore 12 (though don’t spend money on it) or if you can find it Bowmore 15 Darkest which is a proper ABV and tasty enough without drowning you in peat and smoke ala Peat Monster or Smokehead. I love Islay but you need to work up to it. If you get a Higland Park taster pack of 10, 12 etc you will enjoy the touch of smoke. @DeepSea if you can find a bottle of Valfather it would be a good one for sure.
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Thanks Ed! I’ll be keeping my eyes peeled for the taster pack and Valfather. My bottle of Balvene Double Wood 12 isn’t going to last too much longer. 🥃
 
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