DRINKS
HIGHLAND PARK 18
The Real Man’s Scotch
No other spirit has been associated with manhood like Scotch whisky. Whether it’s the hooking
punch in the mouth or just the raw and earthy process by which it is brought forth from barley and
water, Scotch has held a prominent place in the lives of men from kings to authors to titans of
industry. What separates scotch from its alcoholic counterparts is not just its unique background
(to be labeled Scotch, a whisky must be distilled and initially matured in Scotland), but the commonalities shared by the men who partake in its liquid mysteries.
The man who drinks Scotch is one who lives
life to the hilt, savoring new challenges and
discoveries on a daily basis. He doesn’t settle and he doesn’t drink something just because it’s there. Few men drink Scotch to
get drunk. First off, it’s too expensive, the
cheapest bottles of single malt costing
around $40. But secondly, and much more
importantly, each bottle of scotch contains
so much history, tradition, and attention to
detail that the men who drink it are not just
downing a beverage, but participating in a
celebration of artisanship and the deep pleasures of life.
Highland Park 18 Scotch has been aged for
18 years, which is slightly longer than the
average for Scotch whiskies. This refers to
the age of the youngest component of the
whiskey, so there may be a part of the blend
that is much older.
First released in 1997, Highland Park immediately found flavor with whisky writers and
enthusiasts all over the world. It is a perfectly
balanced single malt with a toffee sweetness
and a mouth watering smokey finish."