Highland Park 18 years

The Highland Park 18 Years Full-bodied & Refined is a masterpiece from the Highland Park distillery, located on the rugged island of Orkney. This single malt whisky has been matured for 18 years in a high proportion of first-fill, sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks, resulting in a deep and intensely fruity tasting experience. With its natural, glowing amber color straight from the cask, this whisky offers a complexity that is both layered and harmonious.

Tasting note

Nose

Rich aromas of baked cherries, dark chocolate, and salted honeycomb, with subtle hints of orange zest and heather peat smoke.

Taste

A refined balance of orange zest, dark chocolate, and aromatic smoke from Orkney's heather peat.

Finish

Lingering, sweet, and spicy with slightly nutty notes.

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.