Highland Park 30 year old!!! Aged in refill sherry casks and bottled at 45.7% abv. Dustin once again joins me to offer his thoughts.
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@jeffreykasel33872 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great review guys! I've been watching your channel for the past 3 years now and you guys have NEVER let me down with any of my whisky purchases. 👍😁 I was able to find a bottle of HP 30 for $700 yesterday and bought it without hesitation.😅 I normally read and watch reviews before I buy. I'm so reassured to hear that you guys greatly approve of this whisky! I can't wait to open this beauty! Cheers to you and many more great reviews. 🥃👍
@topshelfwhisky2 жыл бұрын
Great buy in todays market and an epic whisky. Congratulations!
@jeffreykasel33872 жыл бұрын
@@topshelfwhisky I just opened it last night. OMG it's soooo delicious! I think I need to hide it from myself...lol. Quick question, so there's a local shop selling a Brora 38yr. for $2,500 near me. Is that a good price and is it worth that price ? Thank you.
@topshelfwhisky2 жыл бұрын
@@jeffreykasel3387 is that the 2016 bottling? That’s a good deal in todays market. If that’s the 2016 your figure was about retail which again is solid in 2022. That’s some top shelf whisky 😉
@jeffreykasel33872 жыл бұрын
@@topshelfwhisky I'm not sure off hand if it's the 2016 bottling. I'll check with the shop. Thank you!
@jeffreykasel33872 жыл бұрын
@@topshelfwhisky Yes it's the 2016 bottling.
@tall34313 жыл бұрын
Good for Dustin getting these bottles. The HP 25yr and 30yr are on my bucket list bottles. The 25yr has increased by ~50% in my area. Another excellent review from you and Dustin.
@topshelfwhisky3 жыл бұрын
The normal pricing is between 900-1200 normally and thats too high for me... gotta love sales.
@cato4513 жыл бұрын
I like the 30 a lot but for me the HP 25 is the king of the hill. Good stuff, thanks!!
@cato4513 жыл бұрын
@dhsilv2 I’ll take your word on that as I’ve never had the 45.7% version.
@topshelfwhisky3 жыл бұрын
The 48.1 is a big step up from the 45.7 in both but especially the 25.
@cato4513 жыл бұрын
@dhsilv2 yes I’ve got very old 50% bottlings and the 48.1% guys. Spectacular stuff.
@mitar5123 жыл бұрын
Great drink, and its always nice to see when it comes to right people. I am hoping to find a great deal as you guys. Enjoy!
@topshelfwhisky3 жыл бұрын
I've wanted this whisky in my collection for some time.
@DonnerPassWhisky3 жыл бұрын
Always nice to find older bottles for a good price 👍
@topshelfwhisky3 жыл бұрын
this one was a steal
@themaltedmancave94993 жыл бұрын
😥 So sad that I was not there. Great review guys!
@topshelfwhisky3 жыл бұрын
Priorities!
@primewhisky3 жыл бұрын
Best Highland park i ever tasted😋😋 Awesome stuff👍🏻
@topshelfwhisky3 жыл бұрын
This is such a beautiful whisky.
@robertzemko65903 жыл бұрын
Here in Ontario Canada we can get the Magnus for about the same price you probably paid for those...but only if we beg.
@dustinsilvestri74973 жыл бұрын
Canadian prices never make any sense to me. Some areas you get deal, some bottles even in weird parts are good and then you get royally screwed on others.
@topshelfwhisky3 жыл бұрын
Pricing north of the border seems so random to me. I hear guys talk about LCBO pricing and it never makes sense to me.
@robertzemko65903 жыл бұрын
@@dustinsilvestri7497 It's not just the ridiculous prices, It's also the fact that LCBO only purchases entry level whisky (blends, 12 yr old scotch. most popular entry level bourbon/irish) so when it comes to the desirable nice bottles they have the worst selection of anyone
@robertzemko65903 жыл бұрын
@dhsilv2 Here in Ontario we (technically) cannot even order out of province, but I am surprised about Ohio, The U.S is all over the place when it comes to whats available in what state, but at least you can get it ordered in.. .and at some fine prices even including shipping. Cheers
@robertzemko65903 жыл бұрын
@dhsilv2 I hear ya, I am still trying to track down a bottle of ECBP which cannot be found anywhere in Canada to this day. I have managed to acquire many many very nice bottles, some of which I could trade so maybe I can find someone here who has managed a bottle of the ECBP. We also cannot find the Laphroaig 10 cask strength anywhere which I would love to try.....oh well such is life eh!
@peterwhite5073 жыл бұрын
Great review! Had a sample of this last year, was an excellent pour, but with all samples of this type of quality, not enough.
@topshelfwhisky3 жыл бұрын
One bottle isn't enough either. One of the best sub 46% whiskies on the market.
@WhiskyMystery3 жыл бұрын
I found Craigellachie 23 also to be a great flavor performer at 46%. Have not had the HP 30 though.
@topshelfwhisky3 жыл бұрын
46 : Jordan 45.7: LeBron 😉
@topshelfwhisky3 жыл бұрын
No doubt WM
@topshelfwhisky3 жыл бұрын
@dhsilv2 ha, touché.
@WhiskyBuzz3 жыл бұрын
Great review 🤩
@topshelfwhisky3 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks!
@mrturbo3113 жыл бұрын
I would love to hear your review on the HP30 48.1%!
@topshelfwhisky3 жыл бұрын
I would love to try it. HP30 48.1 and cask strength Talisker 30 have been hard to source.
@mrturbo3113 жыл бұрын
@@topshelfwhisky can I ask what you were able to get the HP30 at given that you were able to get a discount on multiple bottles?
@topshelfwhisky3 жыл бұрын
@@mrturbo311 Dustin picked them up either in Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky. I can’t remember the name of the liquor store.
@mrturbo3113 жыл бұрын
@@topshelfwhisky oh I meant how much you paid for a bottle with the discount applied.
@lawedwin65654 ай бұрын
Hi, this is your China subscriber , no only consider the prices, HP25 or HP30 ? which one is more worth or represent the the distillery?
@topshelfwhisky4 ай бұрын
I was wondering! lol. Both are such special whiskeys. I normally say the 21 is the best example of the distillery but if you’re gonna force me to make a choice, I’ll go with the 30 year. The 25 is a lot of first Sherry and definitely a sweeter whisky. The 30 is all second fill. Hope that helps Cheers, Mike
@lawedwin65654 ай бұрын
@@topshelfwhisky wow~ it is a very fast response and precise answer. very appreciate it. thank you very much, have a nice day😀
@lozinho3332 жыл бұрын
Would you choose this bottle over a great Springbank 25 vintage or old label Bunna XXV?
@topshelfwhisky2 жыл бұрын
SB25 2016 would be close but if I was forced to pick one, this HP30 would be my choice.
@user-cz1ez5jd6p2 жыл бұрын
25 and 30 which is better one ?🤔 (45.7%)
@topshelfdustin30602 жыл бұрын
30 and it isn't even a debate. The sherry casks on the 30 are night and day better. And wow this was 2 years ago. Crazy.
@topshelfwhisky2 жыл бұрын
both are great but I agree with Dustin.
@user-cz1ez5jd6p2 жыл бұрын
@@topshelfdustin3060 Have you tried Highland Park sigurd Want your opinion! I also want to know if it's worth or not
@topshelfdustin30602 жыл бұрын
@@user-cz1ez5jd6p i don't believe I've seen that one.
@Vesbolk3 жыл бұрын
Thx guys
@topshelfwhisky3 жыл бұрын
anytime!
@alisac5293 жыл бұрын
Mike, how would you compare your HP25 50.7% or HP25 48.1% to this HP30 45.7%? And which do you prefer of your HP25 50.7% or HP25 48.1%? Thanks!
@topshelfwhisky3 жыл бұрын
The higher the abv, the more I prefer that whisky.
@alisac5293 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike. Just found a single bottle of the HP25 50.7%. Bought it for 1,080 usd incl. all insurance and shipping. Maybe someone super lucky could find one of these for a few hundred bucks less, but for how special this is who's gonna complain about a few hundred bucks? So, I jumped at the opportunity. I already have the HP25 45.7%, so will be fun to compare the 45.7% to this 50.7%.
@topshelfwhisky3 жыл бұрын
@@alisac529 man, that’s probably 1970’s distillate. Great score.
@MrBrrrki3 жыл бұрын
Hi, can you help me out please? Would you prefer the official bottlings of HP 25 or 30, or some indipendent bottlings of similar age statment? Im thinking of buying one or the other, tried one 21 yo of douglas laing xop range and was simply amazing, but then again i love the 18 yo official old bottling so im kinda stuck in between, since you tried alot of them what would you suggest?
@topshelfwhisky3 жыл бұрын
Well I haven’t tried the DL21 but that would be my suggestion. My thinking is this... IB of Highland Park that I have tried with age statements over 20 years have all been excellent to my palate. I prefer higher abv (18 year is 43%) and I would imagine the DL would be over 46% if not cask strength. Also the standard 18 year is normally available around me so you can always go back to it. Just my thoughts, good luck!
@MrBrrrki3 жыл бұрын
@@topshelfwhisky thatnks for the reply, maybe i was a bit unclear, my question was about the 25 yo. Since i saw you had both 25 and 30 yo, and then and indie 28. Would you rather have the official 25 or the indie 28?
@topshelfwhisky3 жыл бұрын
@@MrBrrrki my mistake... well that’s a close call. I also have the Cadenhead HP 26 as well, both amazing whiskies. Forced to make a choice, 30OB > 28IB > 26IB > 25OB if we are talking 45.7% on the official bottles. I have an HP 25 that is 48.1% which is quite a sort up and I have a cask strength official bottling of the 25 year from 2004 who’s is 50.7% those higher abv official bottles are my favorite.
@MrBrrrki3 жыл бұрын
@@topshelfwhisky yeah i have the opportunity to buy the 48.1 25yo, and thinking about pulling the trigger :D
@haydnball9903 жыл бұрын
Spill the beans. What did you pay?
@topshelfwhisky3 жыл бұрын
6 😳
@haydnball9903 жыл бұрын
@@topshelfwhisky w😳ah
@haydnball9903 жыл бұрын
And I thought the $210 I was paying for Springbank 21 (2019) was a steal
@topshelfwhisky3 жыл бұрын
@@haydnball990 that’s good price, the 2020 SB21 was about $215... for 20 minutes or so.