Highland Park 15 year Old

Brand & History

Highland Park is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery located in Kirkwall on the Orkney Islands, Scotland. Founded in 1798, it is one of Scotland's oldest licensed distilleries and is renowned for its traditional floor maltings, distinctive heather peat, and balanced whisky style.

Product

Highland Park 15 Year Old is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured for 15 years in a combination of European and American oak casks, including sherry-seasoned oak. This maturation contributes to its balanced profile, combining fruit, spice, sweetness, and gentle peat influence.

Tasting Notes

The nose reveals aromas of heather honey, dried fruit, vanilla, warm spices, and light peat smoke. The palate is rich and well-rounded, with notes of orchard fruit, toasted oak, baking spices, and subtle smoke, leading to a long, gently smoky finish.

Specifications

Region: Orkney, Scotland

ABV: 44%

Trivia

Orkney's peat is rich in heather and contains very little wood, producing a softer, more floral smoke than the peat found in many other Scotch whisky regions. This distinctive peat character is a hallmark of Highland Park whiskies.