The second whisky Sherwood’s has managed to bottle. This time it’s from the Highland Park distillery, although they weren’t allowed to state in on the label.

After my first successful tasting session with the Craigellachie, I was beyond excited to find a sample of the Highland Park in my mailbox. Highland Park bottles most of their whiskies with sherry casks involved. This indie bottle however, is drawn from a bourbon hogshead. And with Sherwood’s pure and honest vision in mind, I was ready to get to know Highland Park’s true spirit.

It’s a very spirit-driven dram, the cask influence is minimal. I’m not sure if Highland Park is the distillery I’d choose for such a style. But the funny thing is, that when I gave not-whisky-drinkers the opportunity to smell and taste this one and the Craigellachie side by side, they all chose the Orkney. So that’s an interesting find.

I’m still deciding if I like this one a lot though. I found it a bit too harsh and simple for my own likings, although I would prefer this bottle over a Highland Park 12, because it’s a bit more challenging.