Just found one of these older red label 18yr 43% bottles dusty on the shelf for $110 US. Thinking about going back to get it as have not had one. Got the discontinued 15 last year for $85 and enjoyed it.
Great review rob. Highland Park is one of my favorite distillery's. The 18 year is a good daily dram. The early 2000's bottling of the 18 year is remarkable, 1st fill sherry oloroso. The 18 year gives you about 70% of what the 25 year gives you. I associate this peat as a heather peat instead of a moss peat which is what I get with Islay's.
My favorite thing about this whiskey is that when I go to bed, I can still taste cinnamon red hots hours later. It's the only whiskey that has ever done that for me. Cheers
Great review brother I haven't watched videos in a while but this one was great. Picked up a bottle recently and I'm in love. Got it for 130 so I think I got a great deal for a whiskey I really enjoy.
W6, I bought my HP 18 last year for $109 and its good, not great. My HP 21 is much better. I've mentioned I tried the HP 25 while in Scotland last month and was disappointed. I thought it would blow me away, so I won't be buying that bottle. I think the Bunna 18 & Glendronach 18 are better for less money. While in Scotland I visited Speyside Cooperage company where the whisky barrels are done. I believe it is one company with 3 different locations. Good review.
dying to try this...my first scotch was the hp 12 viking honour and i love it with so much going on: brine, floral, sweet and some tobacco on the back end...i'm itchin' to try the 18 (now called viking pride) but it's currently 2.5x the price of the 12...is it worth it? i can get it for cdn154.
Go for it chopper.......you only live once and should try the best whisky's you can within your budget and if your wife doen't catch you receiving a shipment!..........:)
Got this one in Morristown, Tn shop on sale, about $130, Woo-hoo! I agree 👍 💯 that it's a 🌎 World class whisky, Rob, peace out, cheers 🍻 and 🐝 safe🤙👍🤷♀️
just picked up a bottle of highland park valkyrie sounds interesting reading the box ...had a bottle of mac double wood in my hand and put it back to give it a shot
Highland park 18 is a great whisky that you can't go wrong with, it's similar to the 12 but more complex, more flavour, and it's smoother so you can enjoy this dam with ease.
As always, solid review Rob. I'm intrigued by the HP 18 and have found an excellent deal for it at $120. I already have the Talisker 18 which I do enjoy however, is the HP18 much different from it or even worth buying at that price point? They are both 18 year old peated scotches and was looking to diversify my collection. Any tips and or insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I would say the Talisker is peatier. I think you'd enjoy HP18 although I feel the 21 and 25 are much better, which is often not the case for me to feel that way about whisky over 18 yrs. if you can find a Glendronach 18 allardice or Glengoyne 18, I'd say grab one of those instantly.
Thanks, Rob. I'll be sure to look for those two "Glens" that you mentioned. Lastly, the same liquor store is willing to sell me the Balvenie 21 Portwood (40% ABV) at $180. I know based on you're two reviews from it I assume that you liked it? I'm about to drop close to $300 on both the HP 18 and BLV21 and wanted to make sure they're worth the purchases. As always, I appreciate your insight.
Hey W6, thanks for the review. Sad to see your bottle empty - having said that I have two bottles of this for sale currently. The asking price is R1500 (South Africa) which at the current exchange is roughly $100. Let me know if you are interested
Thanks buddy. Might be ordering a sample of the 25 from the whisky exchange. However, if I sell my Van Winkle, I'll likely buy a second bottle of HP25 to open.
If you are getting a second bottle of hp25 then I would seek out the older version. The 48.1% one is even better. Not easy to find anymore but you eventually will.
@@WhiskyInThe6 Thanks man. I'm actually not a Highland Park fan, and believe me, I'm a very experienced scotch drinker. Granted I'm only basing my opinion off of the 12 Viking Honour. That's the only Highland Park I've had. Thought about taking a chance on the Full Volume. It being aged in bourbon casks and at least 17 years. Plus it's unchillfiltered. Right now I'm really enjoying a bottle of Caol ila 17 unpeated. Stuff is phenomenal. I got lucky and found it for $110. I couldn't believe how lucky I got with that price. It was the last one too. Anyways man. Cheers🥃
I have been a fan of the HP 12 for a long time but after trying the 18 last night, it’s on a whole different level. Much thicker, smoother and fruitier with less peat. Wonderful juice
Have never really understood the fuss around this 18yo. A country mile off of the HP25 and the HP21 clocks in much higher in books too. It's not a malt where I feel like I am gaining that much over the 12yo to justify the cost (unlike say Glendronach or Bunnahabhain)
Serge scores the 18 and 21 the same, that said I am waiting for the Bunna 18 to show up on the LCBO shelves so I can dump my Tomatin 2003 single cask in trade for it.
peter white, I don't get Serge rating the 18yo and 21yo the same at all. There's a huge bump-up in quality in the 21yo (47.5% abv) over the 18yo (43% abv) imho. But mind you I find the 18yo a lot better than the 12yo.
Agreed, just saying.Would never drop $200+ on the HP18. I am considering $285 for the HP21 in New Brunswick as they have a boat load of it but won't be there until the Summer. I will pick up that Bunna 18 in Ontario despite the LCBO price.
Hi Rob, I just recently subscribed to your channel. You are doing a great job with your reviews and the choice of whiskies you are reviewing is also great. Do you think HP 18 is among the best 18 year old whiskies? What other 18 year olds in your opinion are better?
I love this stuff. $140 here in PA. I feel naked when I don't have a backup bottle. Unlike Talisker 18 where I need two backup bottles. Not that naked is a bad thing. LOL When is the hockey game.? Are they good enough? www.quanthockey.com/nhl/province/active-nhl-players-born-in-ontario-career-stats.html
Just found one of these older red label 18yr 43% bottles dusty on the shelf for $110 US. Thinking about going back to get it as have not had one. Got the discontinued 15 last year for $85 and enjoyed it.
Great review rob. Highland Park is one of my favorite distillery's. The 18 year is a good daily dram. The early 2000's bottling of the 18 year is remarkable, 1st fill sherry oloroso. The 18 year gives you about 70% of what the 25 year gives you. I associate this peat as a heather peat instead of a moss peat which is what I get with Islay's.
My favorite thing about this whiskey is that when I go to bed, I can still taste cinnamon red hots hours later. It's the only whiskey that has ever done that for me. Cheers
Ya long finish for sure.
I still prefer Hennesy. The problem with whiskey is the alchohol burns my mouth and when I swallow.
Great review brother I haven't watched videos in a while but this one was great. Picked up a bottle recently and I'm in love. Got it for 130 so I think I got a great deal for a whiskey I really enjoy.
W6, I bought my HP 18 last year for $109 and its good, not great. My HP 21 is much better. I've mentioned I tried the HP 25 while in Scotland last month and was disappointed. I thought it would blow me away, so I won't be buying that bottle. I think the Bunna 18 & Glendronach 18 are better for less money. While in Scotland I visited Speyside Cooperage company where the whisky barrels are done. I believe it is one company with 3 different locations. Good review.
dying to try this...my first scotch was the hp 12 viking honour and i love it with so much going on: brine, floral, sweet and some tobacco on the back end...i'm itchin' to try the 18 (now called viking pride) but it's currently 2.5x the price of the 12...is it worth it? i can get it for cdn154.
Go for it chopper.......you only live once and should try the best whisky's you can within your budget and if your wife doen't catch you receiving a shipment!..........:)
Got this one in Morristown, Tn shop on sale, about $130, Woo-hoo! I agree 👍 💯 that it's a 🌎 World class whisky, Rob, peace out, cheers 🍻 and 🐝 safe🤙👍🤷♀️
just picked up a bottle of highland park valkyrie sounds interesting reading the box ...had a bottle of mac double wood in my hand and put it back to give it a shot
Chris Welch I’ve got the Ambassador coming on shortly with that and a few other beauties. I’m sure it’s awesome.
Highland park 18 is a great whisky that you can't go wrong with, it's similar to the 12 but more complex, more flavour, and it's smoother so you can enjoy this dam with ease.
Very true
Whisky In The 6 have you tried Aberlour 18? I rate it higher than the highland park 18, it's truly an exceptional dram!
As always, solid review Rob. I'm intrigued by the HP 18 and have found an excellent deal for it at $120. I already have the Talisker 18 which I do enjoy however, is the HP18 much different from it or even worth buying at that price point? They are both 18 year old peated scotches and was looking to diversify my collection. Any tips and or insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I would say the Talisker is peatier. I think you'd enjoy HP18 although I feel the 21 and 25 are much better, which is often not the case for me to feel that way about whisky over 18 yrs. if you can find a Glendronach 18 allardice or Glengoyne 18, I'd say grab one of those instantly.
Thanks, Rob. I'll be sure to look for those two "Glens" that you mentioned. Lastly, the same liquor store is willing to sell me the Balvenie 21 Portwood (40% ABV) at $180. I know based on you're two reviews from it I assume that you liked it? I'm about to drop close to $300 on both the HP 18 and BLV21 and wanted to make sure they're worth the purchases. As always, I appreciate your insight.
HP 18 is my top 2 scotch next to Longrow 18 2019
So this is 100dollars vs full volume it's 90 dollars wich do you pick ?
+per kristian sandgren I like the full volume better.
Hey W6, thanks for the review. Sad to see your bottle empty - having said that I have two bottles of this for sale currently. The asking price is R1500 (South Africa) which at the current exchange is roughly $100. Let me know if you are interested
Thanks for the offer. I'll keep you in mind. Cheers.
Great review bud. Look forward to seeing what you think of the 25. Cheers!
Thanks buddy. Might be ordering a sample of the 25 from the whisky exchange. However, if I sell my Van Winkle, I'll likely buy a second bottle of HP25 to open.
If you are getting a second bottle of hp25 then I would seek out the older version. The 48.1% one is even better. Not easy to find anymore but you eventually will.
I'll see what I can do... Have a funny feeling it may cost me a bit more.
A bit more is worth it. Too bad you cant buy from auctions as that will save you a lot of money.
great review. just picked up highland park ice edition.big fan of HP. look forward to whisky in the 6 hat. Cheers.
Cheers buddy, thanks for watching.
Do you prefer the HP 18 over the Full Volume?
+Christopher Rivera nope. I prefer the Full Volume
@@WhiskyInThe6 Thanks man. I'm actually not a Highland Park fan, and believe me, I'm a very experienced scotch drinker. Granted I'm only basing my opinion off of the 12 Viking Honour. That's the only Highland Park I've had. Thought about taking a chance on the Full Volume. It being aged in bourbon casks and at least 17 years. Plus it's unchillfiltered. Right now I'm really enjoying a bottle of Caol ila 17 unpeated. Stuff is phenomenal. I got lucky and found it for $110. I couldn't believe how lucky I got with that price. It was the last one too. Anyways man. Cheers🥃
Just got me a bottle. It was 10% off at $143. It was this or Glenmorangie 18. Having a dream of 12 year now. Never tried the 18 but plan to tomorrow
+kleinster99 definitely better than the 18 Morangie
I have been a fan of the HP 12 for a long time but after trying the 18 last night, it’s on a whole different level. Much thicker, smoother and fruitier with less peat. Wonderful juice
Have never really understood the fuss around this 18yo. A country mile off of the HP25 and the HP21 clocks in much higher in books too. It's not a malt where I feel like I am gaining that much over the 12yo to justify the cost (unlike say Glendronach or Bunnahabhain)
I think it appeals to many because of the peat, sweet sherry profile. I do agree, it's not an out of this world whisky.
Serge scores the 18 and 21 the same, that said I am waiting for the Bunna 18 to show up on the LCBO shelves so I can dump my Tomatin 2003 single cask in trade for it.
peter white, I don't get Serge rating the 18yo and 21yo the same at all. There's a huge bump-up in quality in the 21yo (47.5% abv) over the 18yo (43% abv) imho. But mind you I find the 18yo a lot better than the 12yo.
Agreed, just saying.Would never drop $200+ on the HP18. I am considering $285 for the HP21 in New Brunswick as they have a boat load of it but won't be there until the Summer.
I will pick up that Bunna 18 in Ontario despite the LCBO price.
peter white, I'm with you. For $85 more for the 21yo over the 18yo it's a no brainer. To me, the 21yo is way underrated. It's a fabulous dram!
Thanks. Is it more complex than Tomatin 18?
The Tomatin 18 is hotter but sweeter and more full.
Great review, been thinking about picking this one up $120 here
Bart will enjoy this one for sure. I think it's the right amount of peat for Scott to enjoy as well. (not sure who I'm talking to at the moment).
Quite simply the best 18 year and under Scotch around..the perfect balance of peat and sherry sets it apart from all others.
$135 in Pittsburgh PA. $105 for The Glenlivet 18. I might just got for the Glenlivet 18 since it is cheaper.
If you prefer some peat go with the HP. If you'd rather not have peat go with the Livet. Both very good.
Next time I go to Alberta or Seattle, that HP18 may be happening...
Make it happen it's worth it.
Haha Toronto vs Everybody...don't please ....we are whisky enthusiast we have same taste same passion LOL
Good review Rod.
Great review!
Thanks buddy.
When you say it will definitely stay, you should say the guy who gave me this free dram says it will stay. That would be more accurate Rob.
+Triplecap lol what did I even say here. I don’t recall.
Rob you think I remember? LOL
+Triplecap lol
Most bottles of HP 18 are empty, including mine. 😣😣😣
Hi Rob, I just recently subscribed to your channel. You are doing a great job with your reviews and the choice of whiskies you are reviewing is also great.
Do you think HP 18 is among the best 18 year old whiskies? What other 18 year olds in your opinion are better?
Thanks buddy. I would say Glendronach and Glengoyne are better. Bunnahabhain and Hp18 are excellent though.
Thanks Rob. That'l help me with choosing my first 18 year old!
Enjoy buddy.
It's 179$ at the SAQ. Get someone to pick it up for you. Or come to Montreal and get one yourself :}
I may have to do that. Thanks brother.
Anytime. You should download the SAQ app. That way you can cross check prices and availability with the LCBO. I have both apps installed.
Is that before or after gst?
Price is always tax in.
Yes I just checked while watching the review earlier. Give it a check for yourself.
#23rd Thumbs up ma man and this is one of my favorites. Shared on Twitter
Thanks brother
I love this stuff. $140 here in PA. I feel naked when I don't have a backup bottle. Unlike Talisker 18 where I need two backup bottles. Not that naked is a bad thing. LOL
When is the hockey game.? Are they good enough? www.quanthockey.com/nhl/province/active-nhl-players-born-in-ontario-career-stats.html
Not bad for sure. Some very high quality players there. I still need to buy a bottle of Talisker 18.
Hey it's Detroit -vs- Everybody! LOL
lol