Highland Park 21 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 2019 Release (700ml)
Welcome to Scotland’s most northerly distillery situated on Orkney a large Island of the coast of northern Scotland. In the 18th century an infamous smuggler called Magnus Eunson operated an illicit distillery. When Magnus was caught one of the men who captured him was excise officer John Robertson who took over the running of the distillery in 1816.The distillery was founded in the 1790’s so this makes it one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland. Every part of production here was done by hand and even today Highland Park still take time and hardwork by producing malted barley with tradition floor maltings. Highland Park is now owned by the Edrington Group and William Grant & Sons, it produces 2,500,000 litres of whisky annually. The distillery now has a very good visitors centre which was awarded 5 stars as a recognised attraction.
Hand selected casks of first-fill sherry seasoned European oak casks, first-fill sherry seasoned American oak casks and refill casks. Matured in the Orkney warehouses for no less than 21 years. This 21 years old August 2019 release shows the best of what Highland Park have to offer. Created from just 15 casks laid down in 1998 and earlier it boasts dried fruits, vanilla, spices and a wave of the aromatic smoke that is the hallmark of Orkney’s unique heather peat. Bottled at 46% abv and un-chillfiltered.
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Sultana, toffee, rum and raisin ice cream with a light heather smoke.
Taste: Caraway and black pepper with clementine orange and dried fruits. Rich and smoky.
Finish: Black tea, liquorice and vanilla.
