Highland Park 12 Years stands out with its bright amber color and rich aromatic profile. On the nose, one discovers notes of wild heather, evoking a lightly peated and subtly smoky underbrush. Its floral and malty aromas remind one of the freshness of the Scottish air. On the palate, a remarkable sweetness from the malt unfolds, with a persistent finish marked by a delicately smoky touch. Regarded as a high-quality whisky, it regularly ranks among the best single malts from Scotland.
Color: Amber.
Nose: Sweet aromas of honey complemented by a hint of smoky peat.
Palate: A gentle smoke that blends beautifully with honey notes.
Finish: Sweet and lingering, featuring hints of heather and subtle smoky nuances.
Awards: 96/100 Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation, Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2013.
The Highland Park Distillery is very distinct, the people that create the whisky are equally as important as the peat used for the production. For more than 220 years, Highland Park has smoked its barley, cut on Hobbister Moor, on peat that is more than 4000 years. The malted barley that is used is produced on their own property, surrounded by heather plants. The whiskies were aged in Scottish oak barrels, but unfortunately they had to abandon this technique because the barrels used were far too resinous. Highland Park whisky is marked by the wild and hostile climate and very rough seas surrounding Orkney Island.
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Highland Park 12 Years stands out with its bright amber color and rich aromatic profile. On the nose, one discovers notes of wild heather, evoking a lightly peated and subtly smoky underbrush. Its floral and malty aromas remind one of the freshness of the Scottish air. On the palate, a remarkable sweetness from the malt unfolds, with a persistent finish marked by a delicately smoky touch. Regarded as a high-quality whisky, it regularly ranks among the best single malts from Scotland.
