Norman

9.2

This is a Scotch Malt Whiskey bottle. I think it hides the 51.5% well but make no mistake the finish is strong and long. All down the middle for me and none in the cheeks. Flavor is sweet, light smoke and hidden a bit by the alcohol. I don’t really buy the title but I think this brand often does things with oysters especially at the Whiskey of the World event if I am remembering correctly. Cask No. 42.56

Sipping whisky from a shell

Highland, Island

A subtle nose of cinnamon buns, Turkish delight, muscle rub and ‘a smouldering cigar in an artist’s studio’ (tobacco leaf and linseed oil). The palate had a waxy texture and flavours of dark cherries, waxed sweets (e.g. rhubarb rock), walnut oil, tobacco and raisins soaked in cognac. A drop of water shifted the nose towards sharp fruits (stewed rhubarb and lemon squeezed over fish cooked on a beach barbeque). The reduced palate had rum and raisin ice cream, starfruit and balsamic glaze. There was only the most delicate wisp of smoke but lots of coastal suggestions – ‘like sipping whisky from an oyster shell’.

Cask: Second-fill barrel
Age: 26 years
Date distilled: September 1994
Alcohol: 51.5%
USA allocation: 90 bottles — 2 years ago

Norman

9.4

This just gets better as it opens but also liked it more in isolation. When you are tasting a lot of scotches this one starts to get lost. It’s gentle, subtle, smooth. You can’t I would argue flipping between 5 other strong profile drinks. — 5 years ago

Jay Kline

9.4

OG Glenmo Port Wood FTW! Sadly, my last dram from this old bottle. That being said, the newly updated Quinta Ruban with the 14yr age statement is really good and represents one of the best values in Single Malt Scotch Whiskey. — 6 years ago

Anthony Pro

9.5

I agree with the ‘Oh My Goddddd’ rating. — 7 years ago

David Kline

9.5

Aromas of gingerbread, apricot, cut red apples, lemon pith, tea biscuit and caramel. What a smooth and amazingly deft whiskey on entry; lifting off the palate like a smoldering Phoenix immolating in slow-mo as it becomes engulfed in various smokes layering endlessly outward in its bourgeoning expansion. It evokes congnac’s finest offerings, showing mixed apple and baked orchard fruits and complex spice and pastries, but cask choices leave no doubt to its whiskey-ness. All the nobility, but with the sinewy strength of a seasoned warrior. #scotch #whiskey #whisky #macallan #No4 #HighlandWhiskey — 8 years ago

with Courtney

Victor Hsu

9.5

Complex and perfumed, a real pleasure to savor. First tasted at the Double Barrel Room at Saddle Peak Lodge in Calabasas, CA. — 8 years ago

Raun Kupiec

9.1

Very smooth, vanilla and caramel. A very Highland scotch reminiscent flavour. — 2 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.5

Sitting between their regular and cask-strength offerings, this was available from The Whisky Exchange in London. Aged in sherry casks. Awesome. — 5 years ago

with Vanessa

Takeo Fujiwara

9.9

very smooth! — 6 years ago

Christian Fischer

9.0

Nice one. Always a joy to fly via the LX Whiskey Bar in ZRH — 6 years ago

Ryan Vento

9.3

Tonight’s nightcap 🥃

During our stay at the hospital for the birth of our son some dear friends of ours brought my wife & I a care package. In it were all manner of goodies and treats, as well as a bottle of champagne and this scotch. They know us all too well 🤫🤷🏻‍♂️
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Caramel, creme brûlée, charred orange peels, and Christmas spice cake on the nose. Mild notes of moss on the palate with a pronounced but welcome warmth on the way down. Smooth and perfectly suitable for ending the day with. — 7 years ago

Jim McCusker

10

The last glasses we have of the best scotch Vanessa and I have ever had. Period. — 8 years ago

with Vanessa

Jay Kline

9.2

I was skeptical with the packaging being so OTT. However, this is a very good whiskey from HP and certainly worth a try if you come across a bottle. For my palate, just the right amount of peat. — 9 years ago

Jay Kline

9.5

I’ve been fortunate enough to have enjoyed many a pour of Signet since it was first released to the market. This bottle has, by far, the most expressive impression of chocolate I can ever recall. A rich and rather decadent version of Glenmorangie. — 3 years ago

Adam Baker

9.0

Spice, smooth. Good for scotch. Excellent pear nose. — 4 years ago

with Brud

Darren Harper

9.6

Always get a good whiskey from them! — 5 years ago

with Natalie

Sarah Milsow-Guenther

9.5

Really nice Highland Scotch. Caramel notes, little smokiness, little bite still on the end. I’m impressed with this one. — 7 years ago

Willem Jan Withagen

9.3

Currants. Caramel, pepper alcohol(43%). Small hints of peat. Was nice, is nice, and will always be nice. Good mouth fill. — 7 years ago

Severn G

9.3

A nice Fall evening, relaxing by the chimnea.

When you want to enjoy a smooth glass of Scotch Whiskey and you want something closer to white flowers than peaty carmel, this should be your go-to. — 8 years ago

Simon Weston

9.1

Highland Streaker - grouse whiskey base but what makes it is the Laphroaig spritz. Really good. — 8 years ago