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Withlaw 2003 - distilled at highland park - Single Malt Whisky -22YO

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The Whisky Jury - Single Malt Scotch Whisky - Withlaw 2003 - distilled at highland park - 22YO - 46.6% - 70cl

This 2003 Withlaw was selected by The Whisky Jury during their last trip to Scotland. It is the first cask chosen from a selection made during that trip. Distilled in 2003 and aged for 22 years in refill hogshead casks, this Highland Park stands out for its surprising maturity for its age and its very old-school style. The aromatic profile is marked by a beautiful fruity expression, accompanied by the salty minerality typical of Highland Park. Notes of wood wax and a hint of sherry-like nuts complete the picture, offering a complexity far superior to what its age might suggest. Even at this very accessible natural strength, this single malt remains highly drinkable, with a beautiful length on the palate and assertive complexity. On tasting, it evokes a 30-year-old whisky, at a much more affordable price.

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Founded in 1798 in Kirkwall, on the Orkney archipelago in the north of Scotland, Highland Park remains one of the few distilleries to preserve traditional floor malting on site, using locally cut heather-rich peat that produces a more aromatic than medicinal smoke (around 20 ppm), a true Orcadian signature; relatively long fermentation times promote the development of fruity esters, while distillation in copper pot stills with comparatively short necks and broad bases contributes to a rich, full-bodied texture; maturation relies predominantly on European oak (Quercus robur) and American oak (Quercus alba) sherry-seasoned casks, often custom-selected, delivering compounds such as vanillin, oak lactones and spicy tannins that shape a profile defined by honey, dried fruits, candied orange, heather and an elegant, dry peat smoke, positioning Highland Park as a benchmark in the world of premium Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

The Whisky Jury is a renowned independent bottler specializing in single cask whisky, rum and mezcal. Based in Belgium, The Whisky Jury is celebrated for its meticulous selection of rare and high-quality casks from some of the most prestigious and hidden distilleries worldwide. Each release is bottled at natural cask strength, without chill filtration or additives, preserving the full character and authenticity of the spirit. Whisky enthusiasts and collectors seek out The Whisky Jury for its limited-edition bottlings, known for their purity, complexity, and exceptional taste. Whether it's a rare single malt whisky, an exceptional rum or an artisanal mezcal, The Whisky Jury delivers uncompromising quality for true connoisseurs.