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Offline Nilsen

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« on: April 21, 2006, 02:17:07 PM »
Anyone know this brand?.

I bought 2 bottles today, but none of the expencive once.

Higland Queen (working on now)
Higland Park 12YO (opening soon)


What do you whisky fans know about these?
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« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2006, 02:28:24 PM »
I prefer Canadian, but i prefer OP Anderson to Linie so you already dont trust my tastes.
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« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2006, 02:48:56 PM »
when it comes to whisky I usually go with:



Let us know what you think of Highland.

and...cheers!
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« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2006, 02:50:09 PM »
So far the Queen is ok. Nothing special really, but then im no expert. The Park cost nearly double so i have higher expectations.

Only had 5 drinks of it yet so its prolly abit early to tell.
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« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2006, 03:11:27 PM »
Finally a question about one of my hobbies, single-malt whiskeys.

Highland Park is one of my favorite single malt whiskeys, and apparently I'm not alone because it is one of the only whiskeys to consistently score at or near 100 in critical reviews. As I recall (I'm at work - don't have my "Malt Whiskey Bible" with me) whiskey reviewer Michael Jackson called it the best all-round Scotch whiskey in the world.

Highland Park is distilled in the Orkneys, and like most of the "Island" whiskeys it has a smokey, peaty flavor with a touch of sea-air to it. Unlike some of the Islays however, the Peat and Sea flavor isn't so strong that a newcomer to single-malts can't adjust to it very quickly. Highland Park is one of the malts that goes into several blends, my favorite being "Famous Grouse".

I find Highland is best with only one ice cube to cool it off without diluting the flavor. Don't put a handful in or you'll miss a lot of the natural accents. It pairs well with Honduran cigars such as Punch but gets a bit lost with stronger Cuban and Nicaraguan brands.

Try to avoid attempting to drain the bottle in one or two days. At that rate you might as well be drinking Canadian Club and you'll sure feel like you got hit with one in the morning. ;)

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« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2006, 03:20:52 PM »
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Finally a question about one of my hobbies, single-malt whiskeys.

Highland Park is one of my favorite single malt whiskeys, and apparently I'm not alone because it is one of the only whiskeys to consistently score at or near 100 in critical reviews. As I recall (I'm at work - don't have my "Malt Whiskey Bible" with me) whiskey reviewer Michael Jackson called it the best all-round Scotch whiskey in the world.

Highland Park is distilled in the Orkneys, and like most of the "Island" whiskeys it has a smokey, peaty flavor with a touch of sea-air to it. Unlike some of the Islays however, the Peat and Sea flavor isn't so strong that a newcomer to single-malts can't adjust to it very quickly. Highland Park is one of the malts that goes into several blends, my favorite being "Famous Grouse".

I find Highland is best with only one ice cube to cool it off without diluting the flavor. Don't put a handful in or you'll miss a lot of the natural accents. It pairs well with Honduran cigars such as Punch but gets a bit lost with stronger Cuban and Nicaraguan brands.

Try to avoid attempting to drain the bottle in one or two days. At that rate you might as well be drinking Canadian Club and you'll sure feel like you got hit with one in the morning. ;)

- SEAGOON


thank you for your input Seagoon.

Ive now had a sip at the Park and its alot smoother than the Queen. Not as smokey (have to test it when im 100% sober) tho. So far I can see that the extra $ is worth it. The Queen is not bad at all, and I like it alot more than the Chivas Regal that i a glass of yesterday. Either its highly overrated or my taste buds just didnt agree with it. As a "newb" when it comes to whisky I must say that i prefer them all with a couple of icecubes that i let melt about 50% before i touch it. Ive never enjoyed anything that tastes too much of alcohol, but I know I also kill abit of the other tastes when i mix it out with ice.
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« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2006, 04:17:12 PM »
Oh my this stuff is sweet! Tried the Highland Park with 2 cubes and a _drop_ of water and it completly changed character. I have found a new favorite combination I think, but ill have to try it tomorrow when i dont have 9 drinks sloshing about in the belly with a BBQ'ed stake.
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« Reply #7 on: April 21, 2006, 06:41:28 PM »
Nils, if you like scotch, try Aberlour. It is as good as it gets and it doesn't carry the outrageous price tag that others like Glenlivit have. For a real treat find a bottle of Aberlour "a'bundah" (gaelic for "the origin"). It's made the way scotch was when it was first introduced. Good stuff there my friend.
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« Reply #8 on: April 21, 2006, 06:51:21 PM »
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...in the belly with a BBQ'ed stake.


HOLY CRAP!!! NILS' A VAMP!!!!!!


or just a lil drunk...
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« Reply #9 on: April 21, 2006, 07:03:25 PM »
just chug both of them and then proceed to go around town screaming

all your res are belong to me  HARRRRRRRR ye be feeling the sharp point of me hook
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« Reply #10 on: April 21, 2006, 07:22:01 PM »
I am often swigging (1/2 a shot each) a 1/5th of Cragganmore's while flying.   Right now, I have a little bit of Cragganmore left, 1.5 pints of Belvedere Vodka, and some Jack Daniels on my bookcase within arm's reach of my desk.  

I really like the Cragganmore's, I'm unsure of what I will buy next.
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« Reply #11 on: April 21, 2006, 08:37:57 PM »
I'm currently finishing up a bottle of McClelland Single Malt.  


Then again, I wouldn't touch canadian whiskey with a 10 foot pole.  Blended american, irish and japanese (yes, jap whiskey (with an e)) are all pretty decent.

But I'd rather light hair on fire in my mouth then ever voluntarily drink Canadian whiskey again.
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« Reply #12 on: April 21, 2006, 09:01:14 PM »
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Nils, if you like scotch, try Aberlour. It is as good as it gets and it doesn't carry the outrageous price tag that others like Glenlivit have. For a real treat find a bottle of Aberlour "a'bundah" (gaelic for "the origin"). It's made the way scotch was when it was first introduced. Good stuff there my friend.


Agree completely. Aberlour is my favorite so far too.


I'm working on a bottle of 18yr Glenlevit now. Not bad at all. Costco had it on sale..
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« Reply #13 on: April 22, 2006, 12:09:02 AM »
back in the old days, blended whiskeys were considered to be teh pwnage.
it seems smart, so old half soused scots pro mixing & matching to perfection.
single malts seem guaranteed to be hit or miss for drinking, but pretentious for sure...
...anyone like rye? i got a half dead bottle of 'old overshoes', not sure if i like it not.
maybe it need ice or soda, maybe its a summer drinx
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« Reply #14 on: April 22, 2006, 01:02:06 AM »
Thanks for the tips.

got up at Arund 7 this morning without a trace of any hangover. This is the second time ive been drinking whisky only, and so far no hangovers. I think I have been lucky or stumbled over the prefect drink :D

I have already had a look at a couple of bottles of Glenlivit, so ill pick one up when im emtpy in a few weeks
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