Orkney 14yo 2004/2019

Orkney 14yo 2004/2019

Artful Dodger Whisky Collective, Woolf Sung
Single malt - Islands
Dark gold
58.8% ABV
Dram

Nose: Raisins, peat, honey, cinnamon, sandalwood, leather, hints of driftwood smoke. With water, honey, peat, orange juice. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, loosens, volatile, hot. 
Tasting:  Salty sweet. Sea salt, honey, cinnamon, driftwood smoke, leather, hints of marmite. With water, sweeter, hay, orange zest, honey. 
Finish: Long. Peat, honey, leather, lemon zest, hints of marmite. 

Comments: 

Cask 18. I think this is most definitely Highland Park. I recognise the leathery, sweet honey notes. This is rather salty on the tongue, the smoke is dry and laden with marine flavours. There is something yeasty on the tongue too. With water, it relaxes, becoming sweeter and more herbal. Another magnificent expression from this remarkable bottler.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.