Highland Park 12 yo, Viking Honour, 40%

Introduction

Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour is the flagship expression from Scotland’s northernmost distillery, embodying the perfect harmony between Orcadian tradition and Norse heritage that has defined this iconic whisky for over two centuries.

Production Method

• Raw materials: 100% Scottish malted barley, including a proportion that is aromatic peat-smoked using native Orkney peat from Hobbister Moor
• Distillation process: Double distillation in traditional copper pot stills, maintaining Highland Park’s distinctive medium-peated character
• Maturation: Aged for a minimum of 12 years in a combination of first-fill and refill sherry seasoned European and American oak casks
• Special techniques: Highland Park is one of the few distilleries that still maintains a traditional malting floor and uses hand-turned floor-malted barley

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Heather honey sweetness, aromatic peat smoke, fresh citrus fruits, and hints of winter spices
• Palate: Creamy vanilla, warm cinnamon spice, ginger, nutmeg, and orchard fruits, perfectly balanced with Highland Park’s signature heathery peat
• Finish: Medium to long finish with lingering notes of sweet smoke, oak spice, and honeyed malt

Recommended Serving

• Serving temperature: Room temperature or slightly cool (15-18°C)
• Glass recommendation: Tulip-shaped whisky glass or Glencairn glass to concentrate aromas
• Serving ideas: Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of spring water to release additional aromas
• Food pairings: Dark chocolate, smoked salmon, mature cheeses, or grilled game meats

Product Specifications

• Alcohol content: 40% ABV
• Bottle size: 700ml/750ml (varies by market)
• Country/Region of origin: Scotland, Orkney Islands
• Certifications/Awards: Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, International Spirits Challenge Gold, and World Whisky Awards Gold

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour represents a rare balance between sweet heather honey and aromatic peat smoke that can only be achieved in the unique climate of Orkney.

As one of the few distilleries that still maintains traditional floor malting and uses its native island peat, Highland Park creates a flavor profile that cannot be replicated elsewhere.

Master Whisky Maker Gordon Motion personally oversees the selection of each cask, ensuring that every bottle maintains the consistent quality that has earned Highland Park its legendary status.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

Highland Park 12 Year Old has consistently received gold medals at the world’s most prestigious spirits competitions, confirming its place among the elite single malt whiskies.

Whisky enthusiasts who begin their journey with Highland Park often develop a lifelong appreciation for its distinctive character, returning to it as a benchmark against which other whiskies are measured.

The distinctive Viking Honour expression has been celebrated by critics like Jim Murray in his Whisky Bible and received scores of 90+ points from numerous whisky experts around the world.

From Orkney to You

When you choose Highland Park, you’re welcomed into a tradition of whisky-making that has remained virtually unchanged for over 220 years, passed down through generations of skilled Orcadian craftspeople.

The distinctive character of this whisky reflects the proud, independent spirit of the islands where it’s made—a remote and beautiful landscape that inspires deep connection and appreciation.

Join the community of Highland Park admirers worldwide who understand that this isn’t just another single malt—it’s an authentic expression of Orkney’s soul that deserves to be savored with friends who appreciate genuine craftsmanship.