Highland Park SIGURD 高原騎士 勇士系列 (700ml 43%)~ Highland Park 酒廠於 1798 年建立,距今已有 210 年歷史,位於蘇格蘭東北方的奧克尼群島,是全世界最北端的威士忌蒸餾廠。 酒廠至今還是堅持手翻麥芽,避免發芽的麥芽過熱或是糾結,酒廠更認為這樣才能讓麥子接觸到奧尼克的海風滋潤,由於手工翻麥成本高昂,已經少有酒廠繼續這項傳統。 每個釀酒廠都以其獨特蒸餾槽的形狀自豪,蒸餾槽形狀定義每一種單一麥芽酒的特性,高原騎士的酒精蒸餾槽為洋蔥狀,寬闊的肩膀以及天鵝型的頸子,蒸餾槽外型在蒸餾的過程中,有助於收集富含水果味的酯並保留帶著石楠蜜香的泥煤煙燻香味,酯的甜味與石楠煙燻味搭配出完美均衡的口感,這就是高原騎士威士忌享譽全球的特色。 高原騎士以北歐的歷史傳承為傲,Sigurd是維京伯爵中最令人懼怕的一位,也是奧克尼英雄傳說中最強大、最勇敢且擁有如他隨身配劍般鋒利的勇士本能。 清徹閃亮的璀璨金黃色澤,檸檬皮的香甜、肉桂皮的辛辣、橡木氣息和輕微的薰衣草味。 行家報告~ 色澤:明亮拋光銅 氣味:雪莉酒,水果蛋糕,木瓜,果醬,煙燻,麥芽,透明漆 口感:煙燻,雪利酒,香料,薰衣草 尾韻:長,非常精采,黑巧克力,煙燻,花香融合得非常平衡 |
Highland Park SIGURD Bottling Note~ The last three most recent offerings in HP's ‘Warrior’ series employ an increased quantity of Sherry influenced European oak making Sigurd, Ragnvald & Thorfinn the most complex, rich and sweet whiskies in the collection. This expression is named in honour of Sigurd who was considered amongst the strongest & most courageous warriors and the most feared of the Viking Earls. Beautifully packaged in timber presentation box. Tasting Note~ Color:Bright polished copper Nose:sherried notes hidden inside that go beyond fruit cake - heading towards quince paste and peel-heavy marmalade, less the sweetness. The smoke is quite delicate - a translucent glaze that's brushed over the malt rather than an opaque layer. Palate:The smoke almost takes second place to the sherry and spice in the mouth. Entry glides over the tongue. Finish:Chewy meusli bar at mid palate then a rush of dark chocolate at the finish. |