| Rating | 94 |
| Style |
Scotch Whiskey |
| Classification | Single Malt |
| Age Statement | 21 Years |
| Produced In | Scotland |
| ABV | 46% |
| Availability | Limited |
| Price | $366.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2026-09-09 |
Highland Park 21 Year Old Review
This rare release was built from a mere 48 casks of three types: sherry-seasoned American oak quarter casks; refill sherry butts; and first-fill, sherry-seasoned European hogsheads. There is the expected sherry/peat sweet/smoky balance that is beloved in all Highland Park releases, but this offers way more richness, elegance, and complexity, with warming wood notes on the backend and a lingering, baking spice finish.
As of 2024, VinePair no longer participates in any affiliate programs. All links included in our content are as a convenience to our readers, not for earning commission — we receive no monetary value from them. Learn more about our tastings & review department here!
Related Reads
Learn About Scotch
Related Highland Park Reviews
Highland Park 12 Year Single Malt:
One of the best bargains in Scotch, this is a nuanced sipper that overdelivers on concentration and complexity of flavor. Honey, raisins, ...
Related Scotch Reviews
Jura 14 Year:
Aged in American rye casks, this is one of the spicier single malts you’ll encounter. There are notes of red berries, vanilla, green ...
Glenmorangie Original 12:
If “GlenMo” is no longer all that exciting to Scotch nerds, even they would have to agree there’s really nothing to dislike about ...
Smokehead Tequila Terminado:
For something fun and unique that won’t break the bank, consider this non-age-stated, tequila-cask-finished Islay single malt. All the ...
Featured Scotch Articles
No One Wants to Talk About the Oversupply of Scotch and Bourbon:
Call it a loch or a glut. Either way, there’s a whole lot of Scotch and bourbon barrels currently in search of a buyer. Find out more here.
The Most Anticipated Spirits Releases for 2026:
From bourbon to whisky, rum, tequila, and even a cinnamon-infused rye, here are the most anticipated spirits releases for 2026.
Why Drink Makers Seek Royal Warrants — and Why They Might Be Nervous Right Now:
After a change of sovereign, the British royal household reviews all brands that hold a royal warrant — a process that is currently underway.
Notes From the Past: Modern Spirits Makers Are Recreating (and Reinventing) Long-Forgotten Products:
In recent years, spirits producers of all kinds have released contemporary versions of long-gone spirits to echo flavors from the past.
