Highland Park 12 years 1998 - 2010 Saint Magnus

The Highland Park Saint Magnus is a real treat for every palate, coming from the historic distillery Highland Park at the Orkney Islands. 

Tasting note

Nose

Upon inhaling the complex aromas, you are seduced by the full ripe scent of orchard fruit. The nose is intense, infused with warm, spicy notes. 

Taste

This experience continues on the taster's palate, where the full-bodied and spicy flavor continues to unfold. The taste is full with a firm body, soft, mild smoke and malt notes mixed with undertones of sweet vanilla and rich spice.

Finish

The finish lingers nice and long, with full-bodied and spicy notes followed by a hint of smoky sweetness that slowly fades. 

Overall impression

Overall, this Highland Park 12 years Saint Magnus is an overwhelming treat for the lover of rich, full-bodied and spicy whisky. Perfectly balanced and undeniably refined. A jewel in the crown of Scotch distillation.

Highland Park Distillery

Highland Park Distillery is located on the Orkney Islands, north of mainland Scotland, near the town of Kirkwall. Founded in 1798, Highland Park is one of the oldest legal distilleries in Scotland and has a rich history dating back to the illegal distillery of Magnus Eunson, a local smuggler and church official.

A specific feature of Highland Park is the use of locally extracted peat, from the Hobbister Moor, which gives a unique and subtle smoke note to the whisky. In addition, the distillery still partly uses traditional floor malting methods, where the barley is turned by hand during drying. Highland Park whiskies are known for their complex and balanced flavour profiles, with notes of honey, heather, fruit and a distinctive light smokiness.

The whisky is mainly matured in European and American oak sherry casks, which contributes to its rich, deep flavours and aromas. Highland Park remains an icon in the whisky world, valued for its tradition and craftsmanship.