Description
Highland Park Gallia Belgica
Age: 12 years
Base Ingredients: 100% malted barley
Producer: Highland Park Distillery, Orkney, Scotland
Cask Type: Refill sherry puncheon (Cask #5430)
ABV: 63.5%
Bottles Produced: 621
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: High alcohol content with subtle sherry character, earthy notes, bready rye, hessian cloth, hints of gingerbread, linseed oil, mossy touches, and caramelized nuts.
- Palate: Hot and peppery, featuring pumpernickel, bitter chocolate with a pinch of salt, and a sooty layer underneath. Adding water reveals black coffee, roasted nuts, burnt sugar, and sandalwood.
- Finish: Medium length with earthy, bready notes, and oak spice.
The Highland Park Gallia Belgica 2007 is a single cask edition exclusive to Belgium. Distilled in 2007 and bottled in 2020, this 12-year-old whisky was matured in a refill sherry puncheon, making it a robust and complex expression. Only 621 bottles were produced, making it a coveted release for collectors and enthusiasts. This whisky honors the Belgian heritage with its unique label and limited availability, adding an extra layer of exclusivity.
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