Highland Park 18 Viking Pride

What you need to know

Highland Park is the northernmost distillery in Scotland and is located on the island of Orkney. Highland Park 18 proudly looks back to the Viking Age. It is highly unlikely that the Vikings distilled whisky back then, but they were on the island of Orkney and left their mark there. Each bottle is given a suitable Viking name: the Highland Park 12 is called Viking Honour, while the 18-year-old is called Viking Pride, which translates as “the pride of the Vikings”. The Highland Park single malts contain around 20% peated barley and are malted and kilned directly on Orkney. Another secret lies in the casks, as the distillery has been storing all of its whisky in sherry casks since 2004. However, a blend is stored in American and European oak barrels.

Flavors

When you treat yourself to a glass of Highland Park 18 Year Old, you notice a pleasant sweetness accompanied by subtle smoky notes on the nose. The scent of raisins, dates and dried fruit is very present right from the start. Its aromas unfold once you have tasted it. Exceptionally soft notes of dried fruit, honey, cereals and raisins spread through the mouth. In the finish, it shows its spicy side, accompanied by nuances of oak.