Highland Park Cask Strength Batch #5 Scotch Whisky
Product details
| Management number | 253705956 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$40.00 | Model Number | 253705956 | ||
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Highland Park Cask Strength Batch #5 is a powerful, richly sherried, and spicy single malt bottled at 64.7% ABV (cask strength), combining intense fruit sweetness, oak spice, and Highland Park’s signature heather peat smoke. It’s bold and expressive, delivering lots of flavor, though its high proof reveals a youthful heat. Best for fans of assertive whisky who enjoy unpacking big flavours with some water.
Key Specs & Background
| Feature | Detail |
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| Name / Release | Highland Park Cask Strength Release No. 5 (Batch #5) |
| ABV / Proof | 64.7% ABV |
| Region / Distillery | Highland Park, Orkney, Scotland |
| Cask Types / Maturation | Predominantly first-fill, sherry-seasoned European oak (including Pedro Ximénez casks), plus refill casks, ex-bourbon, and some first-fill sherry-seasoned American oak. |
| Chill-filtered / Uncut | Bottled straight from the cask; uncut, unfiltered, with natural colour (i.e. retains full intensity) |
Flavour & Aroma Profile
From reviews and official notes, here’s what to expect:
| Sense | Notes |
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| Nose / Aroma | Bold aroma of sun-dried fruits (prunes, dates, sultanas), sweet orchard fruits and dark fruit richness; toasted oak; spice (cloves, winter spice); hints of bonfire smoke; liquorice; light herbal or pine-needle touches; vanilla and caramel under-notes. |
| Palate / Taste | Rich sherried sweetness meets powerful oak; dried fruit (raisins, prunes, dates), licorice, dark chocolate, warming spice (clove, black pepper), smoke and salty/heathered peat; vanilla and caramel from oak. High proof gives burn/heat up front but also bold flavour weight. |
| Finish | Long and warming; lingering dark dried fruit, oak spice, smoke, latent sweetness; for its proof, the finish has surprising elegance—fruit + smoke balance. Some reviewers note the heat lingers, softened with water. |
Strengths & Things to Consider
Strengths
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Powerful, flavour-rich, with lots of character—excellent for whisky drinkers who like depth and intensity.
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Great sherry influence: the use of Pedro Ximénez and sherry-seasoned casks yields robust dried fruit, sweetness, chocolate-like tones.
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Retains Highland Park’s signature smoke & heathery peat, even amidst the sherry & oak intensity.
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Cask strength and uncut form allow for nuance via water/air exposure—drinkers can unlock more complex layers.
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Strong scoring: Whisky Advocate gave it 94 points, noting its complexity, despite high proof.
Ratings & Recognition
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Whisky Advocate: 94 points; described as complex, balanced, and impressive for its proof.
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: Very favorable review noting smoked cinnamon bun, fruity preserves, sweet & spicy plum sauce, etc.
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Others (The Whiskey Shelf, etc.) note mixed feelings about that heat, but affirm that flavour is rich and bold.
Serving & Pairing Suggestions
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Serve neat first, ideally in a Glencairn or tulip glass, to appreciate aroma. Then try a few drops of water to release more fruit & soften oak/spice.
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Don’t be afraid to use a large ice cube if you prefer milder heat; it will help open up flavours and make the drink more accessible.
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Pair with rich dessert or savoury items: dark chocolate, fruitcake, roasted nuts, dried fruit, game meats, or cheese with spice and nutty profiles.
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Best enjoyed slowly — the whisky’s layers reveal more if you sip, swirl, rest between sips.
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