Highland Park 16 years 2007 - 2024 #15603520 Collection Foundations

This Highland Park is a refined single malt whisky that captures the essence of the Highland Park distillery. Distilled in 2007 and bottled in 2024, this expression has matured for 16 years in a refill bourbon barrel (cask number 15603520), resulting in a fresh and lively profile without heavy oak influence. With a limited edition of only 229 bottles and bottled at a powerful cask strength of 56.1%, this whisky offers an authentic and unadulterated taste experience.

This bottling is part of the Collection Foundations series by La Maison du Whisky, one of the leading whisky retailers worldwide.

Tasting note

Nose

On the nose, this whisky opens with refreshing aromas of green apple, vanilla and a hint of lime zest, complemented by subtle notes of milk chocolate.

Taste

Lively flavours of mango and guava emerge on the palette, accompanied by soft peat smoke and a hint of black pepper, providing depth and complexity.

Finish

The finish is medium-long, with lingering fruity notes and a slight spiciness of malt and black pepper.

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.