Highland Park 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Highland Park 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Embark on a journey through time with Highland Park 18 Year Old Viking Pride, an exquisite single malt Scotch whisky that embodies the spirit and resilience of the ancient Vikings of Orkney. This award-winning expression is a testament to the artistry and dedication of Highland Park's distillers, aged to perfection for 18 years in hand-selected oak casks. It offers a complex and nuanced profile, making it a treasure for whisky aficionados and a luxurious introduction for those new to single malts. Savor the rich history and rugged natural beauty of the Orkney Islands with every sip of this distinguished whisky.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
Eighteen years in hand-selected oak casks gives this Orkney single malt a depth that feels right for milestone moments: a fortieth birthday, a retirement, a promotion, or a thank-you to the whisky lover who has already tried the usual suspects. Highland Park's 18 Year Old, known as Viking Pride, balances sweetness and smoke with real poise. The nose brings dried fruit, aromatic peat, a hint of chocolate and citrus zest, then mature oak and subtle spice. On the palate, dried fruit and honey lead into dark chocolate, roasted nuts and gentle smokiness, all velvety and full-bodied. The finish runs long and warm, with spice, oak and a hint of seaside saltiness that recalls its island home. It suits a seasoned single malt drinker, yet the gentle peat keeps it welcoming for someone newer to Scotch. Suggest they pour it neat first, then add a drop of water to open up the aromas. It is a bottle meant for slow, contemplative evenings and shared stories.
Pairs well with
- Dark chocolate truffles — The whisky's own dark chocolate and roasted nut notes echo the richness of good chocolate.
- Smoked salmon on rye — Gentle peat smoke and the hint of seaside saltiness on the finish mirror the fish's smoky, briny edge.
- Retirement or milestone birthday — Its long, warm, contemplative finish suits a toast to years well spent, matching the bottle's own 18 years of aging.
Questions about this bottle
How old is this whisky and where is it made?
It carries an 18 year age statement and is made by Highland Park Distillery on Orkney, Scotland. It is a single malt Scotch made from malted barley, aged in hand-selected oak casks, with sherry listed as its cask influence.
Is Highland Park 18 very smoky?
The smoke is present but gentle. Aromatic peat sits alongside dried fruit, honey, dark chocolate and roasted nuts, and the finish is elegantly smoky with spice, oak and a hint of seaside saltiness rather than an intense, heavily peated character.
What is the best way to drink it?
Neat is the recommended way to appreciate its full range of aroma and flavor. A small drop of water can reveal hidden nuances, lifting the aromatics and softening the palate slightly.
What size is the bottle, and who is it a good gift for?
It is a 750 ml bottle. Its complex, layered profile makes it a treat for whisky aficionados, while its balance also makes it a luxurious introduction for someone just getting into single malts.
