Highland Park
Orkney’s northernmost Scotch distillery uses heather-infused peat and slow maturation in a famously cold island climate. Balanced, honeyed, lightly smoky.
Visiting Highland Park
Contact distillery
Kirkwall, Orkney
KW15 1SU
- Shop
- Caf\u00e9/Restaurant
- Parking
Core range
12 Year Old Viking Honour
40% ABV
18 Year Old Viking Pride
43% ABV
Our verdict
The 12 is one of the most complete sub-£60 single malts on the market. Sweet, nutty, gently smoky.
Location
Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1SU
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