description Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour Overview
Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour is a classic single malt Scotch whisky crafted on Orkney’s remote island. Matured in ex-sherry casks, it presents a distinctive flavor profile characterized by heather and heathery notes alongside subtle peat smoke and dark fruit complexities. This whisky appeals to those seeking a balanced and nuanced experience of lightly peated Scotch, particularly appreciated by seasoned drinkers and newcomers alike exploring the diverse styles of single malt.
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Where is Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour distilled?
Highland Park is distilled in Kirkwall on the Orkney Islands, an archipelago off the northern coast of mainland Scotland. It is one of the northernmost whisky distilleries in Scotland.
What does Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour taste like?
The 12 Year Old offers notes of heather honey, rich fruitcake, subtle aromatic peat smoke, and warm spice. The sherry-seasoned casks contribute dark fruit and dried-fruit sweetness, while a gentle floral smokiness from Orkney peat distinguishes it from Islay-style whiskies.
What casks are used to mature Highland Park 12?
Highland Park matures the 12 Year Old in a combination of sherry-seasoned European oak and American oak casks along with some ex-bourbon barrels. This deliberate cask mix balances sherry richness with the distillery's characteristic gentle smoke.
Is Highland Park 12 peated like an Islay whisky?
No, Highland Park 12 uses Orkney peat, which is composed largely of heather and gives a floral, aromatic smoke rather than the medicinal, heavy smoke associated with Islay whiskies. The peating level is moderate, creating a gentle smokiness rather than an overpowering one.
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