Highland Park 21 Years Old 70cl 46°
This 21 year old edition has been aged in first fill sherry casks in European oak, first fill sherry casks in American oak, as well as refill casks.
This Single Malt reveals fruity and spicy notes on the palate: mango, orange zest, pear, ginger, nutmeg, vanilla and a slight hint of smoke.
Volume | 0.7 L |
ABV | 46 ° |
Type | Single malt |
Distillery | Highland Park |
Country | Scotland |
Region | Orkney |
Age | 21 years |
Maturation | Sherry |
Peat | Lightly Peated |
Reference: | 24269 |
Highland Park is the most northern Scottish distillery, and overlooks Kirkwall town and the famous Scapa Flow.
At the end of the 18th century, Magnus Eunson, pastor and famous smuggler, would have distilled whisky where the distillery is now sat. He used to hide stocks of illegal whisky under his pulpit. Highland Park doubled its production capacity in 1898, 10 years after being purchased by James Grant from the Glenlivet distillery. It has been part of the Highlands Distilleries Groups since 1937.
5 key elements contribute to the success of Highland Park Single Malt :
- The hand-turned malt completes its aromatic and balanced character;
- The aromatic peat imparts a seducing and generous floral sweetness to the malt;
- Chill-maturation magnifies its sweetness;
- The oak casks account for the complexity and unique richness of the malt;
- The cask harmonization grants consistency and balance.