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Fightingirish
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 Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 11:52 pm Post subject: Anyone had the pleasure to have/ try the Highland Park 25 |
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I'm asking about the newer wooden box bottling at 45.7% abv
Thoughts ? It's expensive, but everything I can find about it points to it being damn near perfect.
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Big Mac
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| Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 2:32 am Post subject: |
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| Had the old 48.1%,Highland Park 25 which was outstanding. still have a bottle in the cupboard. I have been told by a source which I trust that the new 45.7% version is just as good. |
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CGRenn
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| Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 7:58 am Post subject: |
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Joe from whisky Wednesday reviewed it a couple of months ago....
https://youtu.be/RdT3vpr7qVo |
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Delboyscap
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| Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:43 am Post subject: |
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| Only ever heard good things about the H/P 25. Some do say the older versions were better but not too sure. Managed to find the 2004 H/P 25 ABV 50.7% that Serge Valentin scored 90/100 so must be damn good, waiting for a good occasion to crack it open!!! |
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Fightingirish
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| Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 11:41 am Post subject: |
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Yes, watched a while ago. Great review and sad he won't be doing anymore reviews
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Genuine Risk
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| Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 12:33 pm Post subject: |
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The new 25 is excellent! Although I haven't tried the old version to compare it with.
One of my biggest regrets is selling my HP 30 at auction 
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ziggsteruk
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| Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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That's the old 48.1% version. I don't actually think HP have ever done the 45.7% version as a miniature (no mention of it on Whiskybase). Both versions must be very similar because Highland Park kept the exact same description and tasting notes on their website when moving from one to the other. Or they were simply too lazy to update it.  |
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Fightingirish
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| Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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I have the opportunity it get a bottle at what I would call a fair price. So I think I'm going to get it.
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James T
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| Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 11:24 pm Post subject: |
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I have had both, not side by side, to me they were the same whisky, both excellent.
Enjoy, Slainte. |
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Fightingirish
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| Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 11:34 pm Post subject: |
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| James T wrote: | I have had both, not side by side, to me they were the same whisky, both excellent.
Enjoy, Slainte. |
Looking forward to it 
This one is gonna hurt the bank account for awhile
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Genuine Risk
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| Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2016 11:25 am Post subject: |
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| Fightingirish wrote: | | I have the opportunity it get a bottle at what I would call a fair price. So I think I'm going to get it. |
I think it is a good move. Just wonder if the drop in quality (in my opinion) of the 18 will catch up with the 25 in six or seven years.
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Brummie
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| Genuine Risk wrote: | | Fightingirish wrote: | | I have the opportunity it get a bottle at what I would call a fair price. So I think I'm going to get it. |
I think it is a good move. Just wonder if the drop in quality (in my opinion) of the 18 will catch up with the 25 in six or seven years. |
I have found the HP 18 variable in quality over the years. |
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gfspencer
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| Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2016 12:44 pm Post subject: |
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| I have about two drams of the old Highland Park 25. I can't bring myself to finish the bottle. |
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cobrajetjoe
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| Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2016 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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| I have about 2/3 of my Highland 25 left, and I've really enjoyed it. It's the most thus far that I've spent on a bottle. I'm only 2 hours east of you fightingirish if you want to stop by for a taste . |
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Fightingirish
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| Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2016 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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| cobrajetjoe wrote: | | I have about 2/3 of my Highland 25 left, and I've really enjoyed it. It's the most thus far that I've spent on a bottle. I'm only 2 hours east of you fightingirish if you want to stop by for a taste . |
Sounds good!! You should PM your list and I'll do the same. We can arrange a decent tasting event. Hey Murray !! Feel like a road trip. ?!!
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