Highland Park 18 Year Old 750MLX6

Named Best Spirit in the World in the Spirit Journal, on two separate occasions. Introduced to the Highland Park portfolio in 1997, Highland Park 18 Year Old is an exceptionally fine whisky that builds on the world-class reputation already enjoyed by the 12 Year Old.

All the Orcadian hallmarks of Highland Park are here – the smokiness, the peat, the heather-honey – plus it has gained a glorious richness and spiciness through its longer cask maturation.  Superbly balanced on the velvety palate, with brittle toffee, stewed fruits, peat honey, and a hint of coffee.  Its elegance and smoothness make the 18 year old a delight.

Named Best Spirit in the World in the Spirit Journal, on two separate occasions, the intense balance of the flavours found in VIKING PRIDE owes everything to our five traditional keystones of production, honoured for over 220 years. Slow-burning, aromatic peat from Hobbister Moor; hand turned floor maltings, Sherry seasoned European oak casks, cool maturation in our temperate island climate and a long and unhurried harmonisation process. Like our founder, Magnus Eunson, we share our Viking ancestors’ commitment to skilled craftsmanship as well as their proud, independent spirit.

“It fits my profile of what makes a perfect whisky. Which is to say it’s totally in harmony. There are no rough edges and everything is melded together brilliantly.”

F. Paul Pacult, Spirit Journal

TASTING NOTES

NATURAL CASK-DRIVEN COLOUR (NO ADDITIVES)
Clear, bright, burnished gold

AROMAS
Rich | Mature oak | Top note of aromatic smoke

FLAVOUR
Cherries | Dark chocolate | Toffee | Marzipan | Heather honey | Aromatic peat smoke

FINISH
Soft, round and long

TRY WITH…
Meaty fish like mahi mahi or swordfish cooked with Indian spices (think cardamom and ginger – surprisingly good!), cold meats with ginger chutney, and citrus fruit puddings