Whilst Highland Park 12 is produced on the Scottish island of Orkney, its soul certainly belongs to its Viking roots. Aged in European oak casks that were previously seasoned with Oloroso sherry.
Whilst Highland Park 12 is produced on the Scottish island of Orkney, its soul certainly belongs to its Viking roots. Aged in European oak casks that were previously seasoned with Oloroso sherry.
This expression is celebrated by industry experts for its exceptionally well balanced smoky and sweet tones. Aging on a remote island which is 2–16 degrees Celsius year-round, certainly helps to maintain the pace of maturation over 12 years.
Highland Park 12 is rich and malty, balanced with heather honey and aromatic peat. Great value for the quality
Legally founded in 1798 by Magnus Eunson who was a direct Viking descendent. A butcher and church officer by day, and a smuggler by night… to begin he set up an illicit still at a little bothy at High Park – still the site of Highland Park today.
Highland Park is made in the remote, wild and windswept Orkney islands which is 16km from the northernmost part of Scottish mainland. There are around 70 islands which make up Orkney, only 20 are inhabited.
Re-designed in 2017, Highland Park 18 YO is an exceptional whisky which has deservingly won numerous accolades, notably Best Spirit in the World by the Spirit Journal – twice!