Highland Park Twisted Tattoo is a 16 year old single malt Scotch made at the Highland Park Distillery in Kirkwall, Orkney. It combines whisky from 153 Spanish Rioja wine seasoned casks with whisky from 70 first-fill bourbon casks. It's bottled at 46.7% ABV and sells for around $90 to $110.
Balanced on the palate, with just the right amount of alcohol to carry the flavors without being overwhelming. Light peat plays with vanilla, chocolate covered cherries, lavender and cedar spice.
Smoky peat comes through initially on the palate, though without overwhelming other flavors. It's complemented by vanilla, stone fruit, brown sugar, and a snappy brininess.