Comments on: The Highland Park core expressions – Part 2

By: Scotch Hobbyist

Scotch Hobbyist — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:34:37 +0000

Thanks for the info on the HP 16. I hadn’t seen it at my usual Mail Order stores (the ones I know ship to the U.S.). Luckily, a friend is sending a sample of that one. I’m saving for “Big Earl”.

By: MC5

MC5 — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:16:41 +0000

Thanks for your response Jeff.
You can also get the 16 yo from the net for about 47 € for one liter. Seems a good deal to me! The 15 yo is about the same price for 0,7l. Have to try them both. But maybe I should save some money for the Earl…

Cheers

By: Scotch Hobbyist

Scotch Hobbyist — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:19:20 +0000

Thanks MC5,
Too bad your friend couldn’t get the 1997, that would have been interesting. Also keep in mind that the 16 year is travel retail as well. No guarantees that you will love the 15, given that it’s different from the 12 and 18, but I think it’s worth a shot. It will give you an idea what the American oak influence is like. Hopefully you can get the 43% version.

I’m not sure if you saw my Earl Magnus (and other news) blog post, but in the video that I linked to in that one, they talked about getting Earl Magnus out in time for holiday shopping this year…not sure if that will extend to the U.S or (Germany?).

Thanks,
Jeff

By: MC5

MC5 — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:08:33 +0000

Yeah, thanks for this extensive HP review. I really love Highland Park. But I only had the 12 and recently bought the 18, which is really great. A friend wanted to bring me the new 1997 that was only released for travel value, but unfortunately they didin’t have it yet…
I think next HP buy will be the 15 or 16.
What a pity that you can’t buy the Hjarta from outside UK…
Do you know when the Earl Magnus is supposed to be released?

Cheers

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By: Scotch Hobbyist

Scotch Hobbyist — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:40:01 +0000

That’s right, folks. I’ve paid off my Twitter buddies to come post nice comments on my blog. I promise only a small amount of money exchanged hands.

Gal – who knows, maybe you’ll prefer the 25. Heck maybe I will the next time I try it. Earl Magnus should be around $110-$130. Not cheap, but for a cask-strength special release, not bad.

WhiskyOClock – Uh oh…I’m not sure Scotch Obsessionist has as healthy of a ring to it. I’d better watch out.

Thanks for the kinds words, guys. Cheers!

Jeff

By: WhiskyOClock

WhiskyOClock — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:17:00 +0000

Great 2 part series. I appreciate the additional background details you researched and presented. You’re going to have to change the name of your blog though… this is starting to sound less and less like a hobby

By: Joshua Hatton (@yossiyitzak)

Joshua Hatton (@yossiyitzak) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:12:32 +0000

Has to be one of the most in depth and concise reviews/comparisons I’ve ever read. The prep, homework and writing all great. Thank you so much for this Jeff!

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