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The reviewer and scores explained]
Scotch: Highland Park 12 YO Single Malt
Cost: $68
Score: 73
Scent: SMOKEEEY.
Palate: Farely smooth smoky peat subtle oak. Let's go with smoky wood.
Finish: Smooth, with lingering smoke (I wish there was more smoke).
Effect: Welcoming and happy.
Empty glass scent: Smoky oaky peaty sherry.
Day after: Fantastic.
Bottom line: Very well balanced, recommended for those that like smoky.
The review: I was a little hesitant to pick the bottle up because it looked a little a cheap bourbon called Cougar Bourbon.
The scent was fantastic, well at least better than I expected. The palate didn't disappoint either, smooth, warm and inviting... a excellent balance of smoke, peat, heather, oak and sherry... with a refreshing spark for a finish.
The scent is fantastic. The taste is great. The bottle looks cheap. Go buy a bottle now.
It could be a little smoother and a little smokier. While I have characterized it as smoky, it's a smoky that doesn't quite give you a smoke fix. I think age would bring this to the table, so maybe the 18 YO would be stupendous.