Product description
In the spring of 2017 the Edrington Group revamped the Highland Park core range.
The new design is inspired by the period from around 800AD, when Orkney was ruled over by the Viking kingdoms of Denmark and Norway and comes from an ancient wooden church (Stavkirke) in the Norwegian village of Ornes, heavily decorated with wooden carvings. Highland Park Viking Tribe was introduced the following year as Amazon exclusive. The whisky is a tribute to the power of community, particularly tribes. The label features a symbol inspired by Viking art, signifying unity. Highland Park is currently (2020) the 14th best-selling single malt whisky with over two million bottles sold.
Nose: mildly smoky and coastal, apricots, gooseberries, lemon peel, vanilla, honey, cappuccino, hints of tobacco and leather.
Palate: slightly spirity, honey, vanilla, milk chocolate, roasted peanuts, dried apricots, raisins, orange peel, black pepper, and distant whiff of smoke.
Finish: medium long, with notes of sea breeze, vanilla, black pepper, dried fruits, roasted peanuts, and a wisp of smoke.