Highland Park 12yr 750ml

The syrupy sweet opening surprised me in the best way, then that pineapple and smoked orange rind really comes through. Finish has a nice woody spice that lingers just long enough without being harsh.

I was expecting the typical peat bomb, but the pineapple and smoked orange rind caught me off guard in the best way. The finish lingers with a woody spice that makes each sip last longer than it should.

That creamy wood and malt syrup note lingers way longer than I expected, which makes the last sip just as good as the first. The smoked orange rind gives it a nice twist without overpowering the sweet pineapple start, so it's easy to sip neat.