Description

Highland Park 12 years Viking Honour

Highland Park 15 years Complex & Rich is a premium single malt whisky that perfectly reflects the rich heritage and craftsmanship of the Orkney Islands. This expression is matured in a carefully selected combination of American and European oak sherry casks, which contribute to the depth and complexity of the whisky.

Tasting note

Nose

On the nose, the Highland Park 15 years Viking Heart offers sophisticated aromas of ripe pears, honey and dried fruit, mixed with subtle peat smoke and a hint of orange peel.

Taste

On the palette, you taste a rich, smooth texture with flavours of roasted malt, vanilla, cinnamon and light caramel, balanced with the distinctive Highland Park peatsmoke. The sherry cask influences add a depth of spiciness and dried fruits.

Finish

The finish is long and warming, with lingering notes of dried fruit, smoke and a hint of oak. Highland Park 15 years Viking Heart is a wonderful balance of sweetness, smoke and spice, offering a rich, refined whisky experience.

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.