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1986 Adelphi Highland Park 26 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Orkney Islands, SCOTLAND
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen
ABV: 47%
The tastings for the latest batch of Adelphis were limited to 20ml samples - just enough to paint the picture and recommend, but not enough to retaste and confirm our initial impressions. Generally speaking, they represent another first class selection of young and old malts from one of Scotland's top independent bottlers.

Tasting note: The very pale straw gold colour looks younger than the 12 year old tasted just previously. Likewise, this presents gorgeous, soft aromatics which seem to draw lazily out of the glass and intensify with every sniff. The measured dose of smokiness associated with this distillery seems to have completely dissipated after 26 years, leaving kumquot jam, sweeter honeyed tones and vanilla malt to enjoy. A delightful fusion. Honey and cereals too - quite plush at mid palate, with stunning balance and purity but the oak steals the show towards the finish. Tails off faster than you'd expect. 47.0% Alc./Vol.