Highland Park Cask Strength – Release No. 4, 64.3%

Introduction

Highland Park Cask Strength Release No. 4 continues the celebrated series from Scotland’s northernmost distillery, offering an unfiltered glimpse into the raw character and intensity that defines whisky from the Orkney Islands.

Production Method

• Raw materials: Locally sourced barley from the Scottish mainland and the Orkney Islands, combined with the distillery’s aromatic peat from Hobbister Moor
• Distillation process: Traditional copper pot stills with an upward lyne arm that creates Highland Park’s distinctive medium-bodied spirit
• Maturation: Carefully selected combination of first-fill bourbon barrels, refill bourbon casks, first-fill sherry seasoned European and American oak casks, and port seasoned casks
• Special techniques: Non-chill filtered and bottled at natural cask strength (64.3%) to preserve the whisky’s full flavor profile and natural oils

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich aromatic peat smoke intertwined with sweet heather honey, ripe mango, sun-warmed summer berries, and vanilla custard
• Palate: Intense waves of aromatic peat, vibrant tropical fruits, creamy vanilla, warm winter spices, and candied orange peel, supported by Highland Park’s signature heather honey sweetness
• Finish: Long, complex and warming with lingering sweet smoke, dried fruits, and subtle oak spice

Recommended Serving

• Serving temperature: Room temperature (16-18°C)
• Glass recommendation: Tulip-shaped whisky glass or Glencairn glass to concentrate the aromas
• Serving ideas: Best enjoyed neat, or with a few drops of spring water to open up additional flavor complexities and tame the high strength
• Food pairings: Dark chocolate with sea salt, aged cheeses, smoked salmon, or grilled game meats

Product Specifications

• Alcohol content: 64.3% ABV
• Bottle size: 700ml
• Country/Region of origin: Scotland, Orkney Islands
• Certifications/Awards: Part of Highland Park’s acclaimed Cask Strength series, which has received numerous industry accolades

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

Highland Park Cask Strength Release No. 4 delivers an exceptional intensity and depth that can only be achieved through the marriage of tradition and master craftsmanship.

As a limited release in Highland Park’s Cask Strength series, each batch represents a finite opportunity to experience the distillery’s signature character in its most authentic form.

Crafted under the watchful eye of Highland Park’s Master Whisky Maker Gordon Motion, this expression showcases the expertise that has made Highland Park one of Scotland’s most respected distilleries for over 225 years.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

Whisky enthusiasts worldwide have embraced Highland Park’s Cask Strength series for its uncompromising quality and exceptional flavor profile.

Collectors who have experienced previous releases understand the consistent excellence that defines each new edition in this celebrated series.

Critics and whisky judges continue to award Highland Park expressions with top honors, confirming what devoted fans have long known about this exemplary Orcadian distillery.

From Orkney to You

Highland Park shares a piece of their island heritage with every bottle, inviting you to experience the culmination of centuries of whisky-making tradition.

The rugged beauty of Orkney is captured in every sip – from the heathery peat smoke to the wild honey sweetness that comes from the islands’ unique terroir.

By choosing Highland Park Cask Strength, you join a community of discerning whisky lovers who appreciate authentic Scotch whisky crafted with integrity, passion, and a deep connection to its place of origin.