Highland Park Dark Origins Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl, 46.8% ABV

Highland Park Dark Origins Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a distinguished expression celebrating the heritage and clandestine past of the Highland Park distillery on Orkney, Scotland. Crafted with double the amount of sherry casks compared to the standard 12-year-old, this whisky offers a rich and profound tasting experience.

• Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Country of Origin: Scotland
• Region: Orkney
• Distillery: Highland Park
• Series: Dark Origins
• Alcohol Strength (ABV): 46.8%
• Bottle Size: 70cl

Composition:

• 80% aged in first-fill sherry casks (60% European oak, 20% American oak)
• 20% aged in refill sherry casks

Tasting Notes:

• Aroma:

  • Ripe black cherries
  • Dried figs
  • Orange marmalade
  • Cinnamon and clove
  • Oak resin

• Palate:

  • Dark chocolate
  • Roasted espresso
  • Toasted nuts
  • Burnt caramel
  • Creamy mouthfeel

• Finish:

  • Long and warming
  • Heather smoke
  • Spiced honey

Highland Park Dark Origins captures the essence of the distillery's craft, blending sherried sweetness with an underlying peatiness, making it a compelling choice for enthusiasts of rich, layered single malts.

Please note - Some scuffing on the tube, see photo.