Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour Single Malt Scotch

About Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour Single Malt Scotch

Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour Single Malt Scotch is a premium scotch whisky that embodies the rich history and bold spirit of the Viking culture. Crafted with the finest ingredients and aged to perfection, this whisky is a must-try for anyone looking to experience the legendary flavors of Highland Park.

Little Known Fact

Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour Single Malt Scotch is made using a unique process that involves burning locally sourced peat to dry the malted barley, giving the whisky a distinctive smoky flavor.

Tasting Notes

Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour Single Malt Scotch has a complex and layered flavor profile, with notes of heather honey, sherry, and a hint of peat smoke. The whisky is well-balanced, with a sweetness that is perfectly complemented by the smoky undertones. The finish is long and warming, with a lingering aftertaste of oak and spice.

Cocktail Recommendation: 

he Highland Park Old Fashioned. This cocktail is a twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail, featuring Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour Single Malt Scotch as the base.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Highland Park 12 Year Old
• 1 tsp simple syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Orange peel, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a mixing glass, combine Highland Park 12 Year Old, simple syrup, and bitters.
2. Add ice and stir until well-chilled.
3. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
4. Garnish with an orange peel.

Production Details

Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour Single Malt Scotch is made with a blend of locally sourced peated and unpeated malted barley, which is then matured in a combination of sherry seasoned American and European oak casks for a minimum of 12 years. The whisky is then bottled at 43% ABV.

Overall, Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour Single Malt Scotch is a truly unique whisky that offers a bold and complex flavor profile. With its rich history and exceptional craftsmanship, this whisky is perfect for sipping on special occasions or for enjoying with friends over good conversation.

Recommended by Steva Casey, creator of A Worn Path (Scotch, strawberry cordial, Hopped-Up IPA Tincture) and selected as a recommended spirit to pair with Shaker & Spoon’s Summer Scotch 2 Box.

“Hailing from the Orkney Islands, Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour is one of the northernmost Scotches available. The unique location of the distillery gives this Scotch a flavor of smoky honey and slight salinity,” says Steva.

750ml & 87 Proof