Highland Park 12 yo (2005/2017), Single Cask Germany, 63.2%

Introduction

Highland Park 12 yo Single Cask Germany represents a rare chapter in the history of Scotland’s northernmost distillery, showcasing the exceptional character that emerges when Orkney’s maritime climate meets carefully selected oak over twelve patient years.

Production Method

• Raw materials: Locally grown Scottish barley and water from the mineral-rich springs of Cattie Maggie’s Spring near the distillery in Orkney
• Distillation process: Traditional pot still distillation following Highland Park’s signature methodology, including floor malting of a portion of the barley
• Maturation: Aged for 12 years (2005-2017) in a single refill sherry hogshead, allowing for the perfect marriage of spirit and wood
• Special techniques: Highland Park’s distinctive production includes the use of Orcadian peat for kilning, which imparts gentle aromatic smoke unlike the medicinal peat used in Islay whiskies

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich dried fruits, honeycomb, toasted vanilla, crystallized orange peel, and delicate heather smoke
• Palate: Concentrated waves of sherried dark fruits, warming baking spices, marzipan, and toasted oak, all underscored by Highland Park’s signature gentle peat
• Finish: Long and robust with lingering notes of dried apricots, spiced honey, aromatic peat smoke, and subtle maritime salinity

Recommended Serving

• Serving temperature: Room temperature (16-18°C)
• Glass recommendation: Tulip-shaped whisky glass or Glencairn glass to concentrate aromas
• Serving ideas: Try neat first, then with a few drops of spring water to open up additional flavor dimensions and tame the high alcohol content
• Food pairings: Dark chocolate with sea salt, aged hard cheeses, or smoked salmon

Product Specifications

• Alcohol content: 63.2% ABV (cask strength)
• Bottle size: 700ml
• Country/Region of origin: Scotland, Orkney Islands
• Certifications/Awards: Official Highland Park single cask selection, part of the prestigious German market exclusive series

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

This Highland Park Single Cask represents the pinnacle of Orcadian whisky craftsmanship, capturing the essence of the distillery’s 220+ years of tradition in every drop.

As a single cask release with a very limited number of bottles produced, this expression offers a rare glimpse into Highland Park’s exceptional cask inventory that very few enthusiasts will experience.

Selected by Highland Park’s Master Whisky Maker to showcase the distillery’s signature style at its most authentic and intense expression, this bottling carries the authority of one of Scotland’s most respected distilleries.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

Highland Park’s single cask selections are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts worldwide, with many previous German market exclusives becoming prized possessions in whisky collections.

Dedicated Highland Park followers consistently seek out these single cask expressions, knowing they represent the purest expression of the distillery’s character.

Whisky experts particularly value these uncompromising cask strength bottlings for their ability to showcase Highland Park’s perfect balance of heather honey sweetness and aromatic peat smoke.

From Orkney to You

Highland Park has carefully nurtured this whisky through twelve years of Orkney’s wild climate, offering you the opportunity to experience a genuine piece of Scotland’s distilling heritage.

The warm, approachable character that defines Highland Park is amplified in this single cask expression, creating an immediate connection with anyone who appreciates authentic Scotch whisky craftsmanship.

By savoring this exclusive bottling, you join a select community of Highland Park enthusiasts who understand and appreciate the distinctive character that only this northernmost Scottish distillery can create – secure your bottle today and experience Highland Park at its most authentic.