Highland Park Cask Strength Single Malt Review

Lo and behold, it's another big brand on the Whiskey Vault. This time, the famous Orkney distillery's 60+% ABV no age statement release.
Big thanks to Nathan Pilgrim for the bottle. Cheers ya M.B.!

[@brettAnichols]

3:41 "Peppery Deepthroat" is my stage name🤣

[@TK1980]

“I’m just living in that nose” If only the cartels would hire PR people, that would be their slogan.

[@YT_Loz]

I bought 4 bottles of this at the start of the year, and I fear I'll never find more, it is SO good.

[@judgeholden849]

Yea, I almost didn't buy bc it NAS but i'm glad I did bc its very it's good! Especially with a few teaspoons of water

[@ursamines7643]

I see them on the shelf all over here, granted I’m in the Midwest.

[@YT_Loz]

@@ursamines7643 Very jealous. Here in London, England it's secondary market only and prices are very high.

[@hodoli]

i couldnt agree w you more

[@badgerjeff6081]

@@ursamines7643 ditto - still on the shelves by me!

[@TheWhiskyExplorer]

So glad you guys are doing bottles that are actually on shelves. Thank you!

[@dountwery7874]

So i live North Idaho and I can't wait to get your guys's videos Monday through Friday every morning at 9am ... great video

[@bigfudge20]

I loveeee this whiskey and I’m so glad there’s a review on it now. I’m a big fan of Highland Park 12 but this cask strength takes it to a whole new level

[@mechanicalhippo493]

Damn , I hope I can find some . I have allways likes HP 12 but also have always wanted it CS .

[@devanman7920]

@@mechanicalhippo493 same. Il have to get it somewhere

[@phildemeter3264]

I just had it recently (the 12) and it has become one of my favorite whiskeys. Just lovely

[@Wilvekio69]

Limerick Time :: Welcome Highland Park Cask Strength to the vault! Oily Glencairn, Rex's mustache at fault! Nosing burnt orange brisket, Charred, fudgy mouth thicket, A tasty addition, a Scottish malt!

[@itatane]

The Somm and the Mooch had a drink the taste took them clear to the brink the mooch let it slip when taking a sip That spanking's his favorite kink...

[@HoseTheBeast]

Got a bottle of 2022s third release of Highland Park cask strength which is mostly european oak. It is incredible…. INCREDIBLE. I keep an eye watching when this years first batch is released because I need it to… live I think.

[@notme123123]

You reviewed a whisky that I can actually buy? I’m not sure what these feelings are…but I think I’m going to go buy whisky

[@devanman7920]

Haha!

[@BlacksmithGaming420]

Welcome to the whiskey vault!

[@jpii8468]

Release #3 is SPECIAL. 64.1% and heavenly 🥃

[@nordicfool2758]

Guys i love your videos. You made me start enjoy whisky and higland park is my favorite distillery. I love the 18 year old but man that cask strength is awesome. I really cant deside which one i like more. Just keep up the good work and much love from Finland!

[@sn99cobra]

Rating scale suggestion. 1 thru 3. 1. "Will go back and try that one again most definitely, this is special." 2. "This is good, nice to have a round." 3. "This is now on the "Dainel hates list.""

[@jasonvenesky2438]

Wish I didn’t pass this when I was out of state. Love the 12.

[@captainbamis7257]

My club’s rating system: “That’s weird” “Okay” “Good” and “Double Good.” 😉

[@joshzaklan5937]

Love Highland Park! Don't think I have had a bad bottle yet. Even though it was a somewhat limited release. My favorite so far from the is their Full Volume.

[@ThatFeelBr0]

"7.4 out of 9 cats" God I can't stop thinking of Daniel with a butcher knife going "Here is 7 cats, let me just get the 0.4 ..."

[@comrademcsalty7676]

This rating system leaves so many questions open. Which 0.4 of a cat is it ? I gots to know !

[@FSAS]

I do enjoy a dram of Highland Park, I'll have to keep my eyes open for this. Cheers 🥃 - Patrick

[@Houdinii1212]

Coming from bourben and irish whiskey i tryed scotch for the first time a wile back and started with glenlivet 12. Was realy good but wasnt an amazing change from some irishes. Tryed highland park 12 tonight for the first time and wow theres a lot going on. I dont know if ill go back to bourbons again. It came with a little mini of cask strength for free ill hold off for a few days.

[@andrewstevenson1955]

This is so good 😊 I’m an Inner Circle Member and aside from my ultimate HP18, I love Cask Strength

[@bodvarson1933]

Highland Park was my first scotch. Reminded me of a peach cobbler after eating a pulled pork sandwich.

[@prestonopp]

I think my preferences are most in line with Rex. Redbreast 12yr cask strength is one of my favorites! And as Rex often says, I love being taken on a “funky adventure” with something unique, as well as high proof whiskeys where the flavor holds up to the proof. I wish there were more reviews with Emma because I am definitely a big fan of Laphroaig and would be curious to see how much more overlap there is in our palates.

[@ericjones6596]

I've got a bottle of this in my cabinet right now, and I agree with pretty much everything you said about it- except all that nose hair and moustache stuff, lol. Seriously, though, it's a damned fine pour, and I was happy to add it to my collection.

[@MegaSkullFREAK]

Finally you guys are reviewing one of my true and tried favourites!! I'll pour myself a dram of this and join you guys in this gorgeous whisky!!!

[@davidsemrow2485]

Highland Park! Yay! Something I've had and enjoyed before (not this bottle of course but you know).

[@dubltap7216]

I love Highland Park. Hope I can find this.

[@LeutnantJoker]

Question for all you MBs here: I'm a hobby cocktail mixer and explored Gin, Tequila and also of course Whiskey over the past two years. I got a few bottles from all the different variants and I found that I don't really enjoy Malty Scotches all that much for a very specific reason. I can drink them, I can enjoy them for what they are, and I can tell if it's a good one. However... it's not something I'd pick up for myself since.. as funny as that sounds... the maltyness reminds me too much of beer. Not that I don't like beer, however when I'm in the mood for that taste, my instinct is to grab a malty beer. And I usually also want that to be a bit refreshing, not something strong alcohol. (I don't mind the smokeyness of some scotches at all btw, I really liked Ardbeg for what it was and I love the one Mezcal I have). Maybe it's because I'm German and just too used to these notes in a beer. I don't MIND them in a Whiskey but... it's not giving me anything different, it's giving me more of the same so ... it's just not for me for that reason. So my question: Has anybody else ever felt this way? Do Malt Whiskey's remind you of beer and is that spoiling the experience for you? (As a side note so far my favorites are the Rittenhouse Rye and Wild Turkey and.. IF I had to go there.. Ardbeg 10)

[@jimdgrousedogs]

I picked up a bottle of this whisky a month or so ago when out of town. Not available around here as of yet.

[@barrypoe2537]

The Moocher is losing his skills. He should have suggested comparing to another HP while Daniel was checking the proofs. Opportunity lost.

[@Dragon4eva]

More that Daniel took his glass with him so he couldnt mooch from that

[@bstatts93]

how does this compare to the 12 year cause that might be my favorite. what other brands compare to the 12 year? i like the smokiness

[@Kvs-vf9nt]

Can still find it here for 91euro. So worth it? Well I buy it anyway as I like highland park but always wished it was a bit stronger.

[@WhiskeyFancies]

Love the new rating system. Cheers!

[@trentzimmermann2660]

As soon as I tried this I needed it in myself at all times. It’s my all time favorite

[@LeutnantJoker]

That's what she said (Admit it, you were fishing for it)

[@jjy3k10]

I was lamenting my complete lack of highlands the other day pondering what bottle to invest in when the other side of my brain imploded from the Highland Park currently in my glass.

[@davidclaassen6977]

You do KNOw that Highland Park is not from the Highlands?

[@jjy3k10]

@@davidclaassen6977 well I guess in do need an actual highland

[@majornut9728]

This is one of my favourites and you just reminded me to go buy one. However, in Sweden they are only sold in 350 ml bottles for some reason.

[@86holt]

I just got this last weekend. Nvr bought scotch before. What's funny is that I thought "wonder if WT/WV has done this one or if they had anyone send em a bottle"

[@TheAverageGuy12]

On you Daniel. Never think about it!

[@adamhuntoon355]

"Whenever you give me a tasty treat, whilst the spanking occurs....that's my love language" 🤣

[@AK-ik5ep]

Nice Mall Rats reference….HA!!

[@WhiskyWhistle]

Idea! TWV releases through Crowded Barrel a whisk(e)y ENHANCED and FILTERED with Rex’s stash.

[@ilikejelloyay208]

I gotta get me some!!!! I love everything I ever had from Highland Park.

[@pcjenkin]

Frankly, one thing you can say about Highland Park is that it 'clings.' It stays with you. You will taste it in your mouth and throat even when not drinking it.

[@sentryogmixmaster]

in a good way!

[@aribach]

Love this expression from HP so much I bottle an extra bottle. Amazing whisky.

[@Styrleden]

The cask strength is really good, we have had it in Sweden for at least 5 years, the only downside is that the bottle is 350ml

[@mrjockey87]

Indeed, i have this a go last year and heck yeah, it kicks like a mule but it has a really nice nose, its a sniffer for the evening.

[@blainesmith464]

Not fair, I want a bottle.

[@jaybird4834]

Hey it’s Thursday! Welcome and enjoy.

[@KillCoMentalMusings]

I know Rex and Daniel are very busy... but their ratings moment made me think of the Podcast I've been listening to lately called The Anthropocene Reviewed. They rate things on a fiver star scale such as.... Dr. Pepper, Hawaiian Pizza, Whispering, Prom, Chemotherapy... the list goes on and on... I give this video 4 out of 5 stars. 🖖😎

[@simonlofvenstrale7374]

Been waiting for this one

[@TheWhiskeyReaper]

Fogged up that glass🤣🤣🏆

[@david.mourlam]

I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS REVIEW! *puts on eagle hoodie*

[@devanman7920]

Damn I gotta try this.

[@AdamPFarnsworth]

Oh man... I didn't know Highland Park had a cask strength???? Now to hunt this down...

[@darrenc8776]

The whisky exchange website did have some a while back but i think its all gone. If you register with highland park they let you know when its release. Or so i believe

[@AdamPFarnsworth]

@@darrenc8776 I probably deleted the email then lol. I am on so many mailing lists that it's now difficult to wade through all the press releases to find info I'm actually interested in :D

[@darrenc8776]

@@AdamPFarnsworth 😂😂

[@davidtdaly9419]

There is Highland Park Full Volume...not bad either...so yes, there has been Cask Strength before....indeed there are individual store and country releases that are single barrel cask strength as well. It's starting to look a lot like Macallan are running the place....

[@matthewreedy4731]

For the love of Highland Park

[@kdcyyz]

I like the idea of using word clouds of what folks get on the nose and the taste as a way to rate whisk(e)y. The only problem with that is that MBs would put troll comments in there like "Deiz Nutz", "Regret", or "Mom's Unmentionables".

[@cmdrmeldoc59]

HP had a cask strength bottle in Norway you could buy at something like 58% or 59%. This can’t be their first release of a Cask Strength as it was literally called the same thing… it was only a 30cl or something bottle tho. Sadly not very big but pached a punch nevertheless. Only whisky I’ve ever tried that smelled and tasted like smokey, caramel popcorn.

[@ferdinandtorres9205]

Well gents, I am a bourbon drinker. Not long ago I had monkey shoulder and bought a bottle. I am sad to say I tried Ardbeg today for the first time and am not a fan. Too much like licking a cold camp fire. Any suggestions on a new scotch to try?

[@darrenc8776]

Hmm I think ardbeg is probably along with most of the islay whisky is maybe a big step in taste. I think maybe stick to speyside whisky at least to start with. Something matured in ex-bourbon casks will be familiar. I think I'd recommend a balvenie double wood 12 years old.

[@jasonmacdonald1892]

Have you ever tried the 15 years old one in the porslin bolting

[@wamcole3]

You had me at "burnt hair."

[@-RONNIE]

Good review 🥃

[@coreyclark6505]

I was only able to find a bottle of this recently…. But with that said, it is really good.

[@zanderwow]

What is happening here?! In my mind, Daniel is the bearded one and Rex is not. However, after today's episode, as if a veil has been removed from my eyes, Rex has an equally impressive beard as Daniel! I watch your videos every day, and I see Rex's beard everyday! But until Rex mentioned his mustache, It's as if I'm seeing it for the 1st time!! What kind of sorcery is this?!

[@judythepunk461]

Tried this a while back, reaaallly good

[@Nate_dumb]

This is literally my favorite whiskey And if you can get it the 15 year cask strength is incredible ive tried it at a whiskey tasting near me in Minneapolis off a single cask release kinda like scotch malt whiskey society

[@hakonbratsberg3325]

Actually Highland Park made a cask strength in 2014 exclusively made for Norway and sweden

[@England1674]

I thought Rex already had a rating system. He would tell us how many goats 🐐 he would sacrifice, lol. He even made the goat sound.

[@alt5494]

A rating system based on a full mile but using a different ancient distance measurements every time would be fun^_^

[@PSNeko]

WOHOOO STUFF PEOPLE CAN MAYBE BUY! Capslock is a thing yes...

[@jessef85]

To me its like liquified hard candies and doesn't feel like 63%. Love it!

[@darrenc8776]

The 40 percent ABV highland park 12 is great so cask strength will be outstanding. Im i feeling its going to be easier to get a glass of unicorn waz.

[@Frequencydead]

It is not the first ever cask strenght highland Park it's been available in select markets in Europe for a few years but it's the first cask strenght worldwide release

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Great video

[@marksaliba4194]

Is anyone else completely turned off by the burnt match, sulfur note? Just can't get past that one note. Cheers from 🇨🇦 y'all 🥃

[@passageways]

Yea, the sulfur-into-overly-sweet rubs me the wrong way a bit. The first time I had it, I thought that gave it a sort of maple quality that was nice, but it's letting me down as I revisit it. And this is coming from someone who LOVES hefty peat. I'd just rather have even the most basic Islay.

[@ctaylor8644]

How would this compare to the single cask highland parks?

[@danf321]

I need to buy this because I love the HP 12 Year. Many people poo-poo the HP 12. But can I afford the HP Cask Strength?

[@codybeaudreau3026]

The question is, can you afford NOT to get the Cask Strength? But in all seriousness, it’s $90 where I live. I bought a bottle today and came to watch this video.

[@nickparilac372]

This sounds like it will improve below the neck pour

[@davidwarren4824]

Have you guys reviewed Cardhu?

[@lh8372]

$100 here in Ohio but worth it. Some seriously good stuff!!

[@Dragon4eva]

I wanted to get my hands on this but have no way of sourcing it, just sad times

[@Sinfullybliss97]

The new camera view is weird with not seeing the back wall

[@firehead421]

Is it me or does Daniel look like the shocker guy in the new Suicide squad movie??

[@josephappleton1061]

Good fun time video

[@nebulusnebulus6503]

There are infinity bottles and then there is Rex's Moustache as an infinity whiskeys flavour source.

[@moszalela1016]

i want to see a johnie walker blond review please !!!

[@PlagueKing_LordFalix]

I liked the "Twisted Tattoo" they released a couple years ago better than this. Still can't find one of the "Full Volume" bottles anywhere. CS is nice but for the price I'll take a bottle of Port Charlotte and save $30 anyday.

[@GraniteStateSam]

I started doing that card trick with my family and they are soooooo mad I won't tell them how it's done.

[@ndebaca]

7.47 out of 9 cats? I figured it would be higher given that it is a cats strength whisky

[@JazznRealHipHop]

I LOVE THIS HP CASK STRENGTH!!!!!! Punches you in the mouth with its APV but it’s SOOOOO DELICIOUS!!! Caramel and butterscotch and vanilla and peat 🥃

[@bruindewald580]

whats that "2004" bottle in the background?

[@matthewpilgrim3837]

🤔 … I’m pretty sure I donated that bottle. I’m pretty sure that is my name on the bottle. Just sayin’. Check 3:20 in the video.

[@ianfougerousse2899]

Excuse me Rex. But the Babingo's rating system has already been established. And it is for how emphatically "Wow" has been announced.

[@Crabbiy]

Highland Park is just the best imo

[@sentryogmixmaster]

it's easy to enjoy and nobody has to overthink it because it is just delicious!

[@davidclaassen6977]

Highland Park here In the Netherlands come at 40%

[@kevinregan3224]

You two are hilarious.

[@AdamPFarnsworth]

Aggregate ratings are helpful, but let's be honest, whiskey/cigar/movie/etc scores are always flawed. Usually they're scales of 10 or 100, yet there are *never* scores under 5 or 50, almost every score is between 70-90, meaning in reality the scale is actually 1-3, and not super helpful. (Just a pet peeve of mine)

[@zaustus1500]

I've always thought that the scale should be 0 to 1, and then multiply the average by 100. That would avoid the exact problem you note (though it's not a perfect metric itself, either).

[@AdamPFarnsworth]

​@@zaustus1500 Do you mean only rating something 0 or 1? That's kinda genius. I'd be stuck in the "I need to explain why I rated it this" hell each time I used it, since a binary choice doesn't leave any room for nuance lol But I love this idea of "0 = didn't like it, 1 = did like it," and then see how the numbers shake out. It would take a large sample group to work, but I like it!

[@zaustus1500]

@@AdamPFarnsworth Exactly, by making the choice binary everyone is forced to choose "liked it" vs "didn't like it." Aggregated over a large number of reviewers, it would give the percentage of people who liked it, which avoids some of the problems of 1-10 or 1-100 rating systems.

[@ck_distills8734]

Nobody gonna mention the different camera angle? Spicing it up bois

[@rf3604]

'lippage' amongst friends sipping from same glass is a problem when you know your friends mouth funk may waft your way past the ethanol. pro tip: don't sip others drams after they have eaten.

[@rghltd8560]

It’s not the first Cask Strength unaged Highland Park release

[@Wilvekio69]

Good Morning Magnificent Bastards!