3.50/5
RATING

The Nectar of the daily drams Highland Park 16

Highland Park, Bottled by The Nectar
The Highlands - Islands, Scotland
Single Malt Scotch
16 Years Old
2003 Vintage
52.5% ABV
$179

This 16 year old Highland Park single malt comes from a single cask selected by independent bottler Daily Drams.

We tasted The Nectar of the daily drams Highland Park 16 at Meeting No. 97 on April 29, 2021. We rated it very highly at 3.50 out of 5. The Nectar of the daily drams Highland Park 16 ranks 10th overall in Scotch. At a street price of $179, this spirit is expensive given the our rating of it.

Rating Details

3.50/5
Average rating
from 11 reviews
RANK
No. 10 of 18
in The Highlands - Islands Scotch
RANK
No. 80 of 140
in Scotch
FOUNDERS
3.13/5
MEMBERS
3.71/5
AGREEMENTMedium
Opinions were mixed
VALUELow
For $179, compared with our best-value spirits
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What Members Thought

Reviewers find this malt layered and sherry-forward, featuring aromas of fruit, cherry, and light citrus floral notes, with one noting a touch of funky yogurt. The palate balances sweet notes with strong peat, tasting remarkably smooth and hiding its high ABV well. However, reactions remain mixed. Several drinkers noted a persistent medicinal or slightly bitter character, with some finding the spirit a bit sharp, tight to unwind, or flat on the long, spicy finish.

AI-generated summary of member tasting notes.

Tasting Notes

First Tasted at Meeting No. 97 in April 2021
4.0

Layered and complex. Lemon peel, sherry, and a lingering medicinal finish.

3.5

A bit funky nose at first gives way to light citrus floral notes. Finishes long and spicy.

2.5

Sherry and sharp. Tight and hard to unwind. Slightly bitter aftertaste. A little blah.

Also rated by 8 members: 4.5, 4.0 ×2, 3.5 ×3, 3.0, 2.5

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