Highland Park 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whiskey
Highland Park 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whiskey
Immerse yourself in the deep, rich history of the Orkney Islands with Highland Park 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This meticulously aged spirit is a symphony of flavor, crafted with passion and precision by the master distillers of Highland Park. Celebrated for its exceptional balance and depth, the 21 Year Old is a shining example of the distillery's commitment to excellence. Aged in a mix of American oak and European oak casks, this whisky encapsulates the wild spirit of Orkney, combining the rugged natural elements with a refined elegance. It's a truly luxurious experience, designed for those who appreciate the finer things in life.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
Twenty-one years in American and European oak gives this Orkney single malt a calm, layered character that makes it a natural choice for a milestone gift: a retirement, a landmark birthday, a long-awaited promotion, or a thank-you to the whisky lover who has tried most things. The nose opens with ripe orchard fruit, honey and vanilla, carrying a gentle thread of peat smoke and a touch of maritime air. On the palate, caramel and ripe fruit lead into baking spice, oak and refined smoke, and the finish lingers long and warm with dried fruit and a whisper of smoke. That balance is the point. The smoke is present but never dominant, so it suits someone who enjoys a hint of peat as well as someone who leans toward sweeter, fruit-led malts. It rewards slow sipping neat, and a few drops of water open the aromas further, making it a bottle to share across an evening of conversation rather than one to rush.
Pairs well with
- Retirement or milestone celebration — A 21 year age statement and a long, reflective finish of dried fruit and oak make it a fitting toast to years of achievement.
- Dark chocolate with dried fruit — The chocolate and fruit echo the whisky's caramel sweetness and lingering dried-fruit finish, while the bitterness balances its gentle smoke.
- Aged hard cheese — Nutty, savory cheese plays well against the honey and ripe fruit on the palate and stands up to the oak and baking spice.
Questions about this bottle
How smoky is Highland Park 21 Year Old?
It is gently smoky rather than heavily peated. The tasting notes describe a refined, subtly integrated peat smoke that sits alongside honey, vanilla, caramel and ripe fruit, with only a whisper of smoke on the long finish.
What does it taste like?
Expect ripe orchard fruit, honey and vanilla on the nose with a touch of maritime air. The palate starts with caramel and ripe fruit, then moves into spice, oak and refined peat smoke. The finish is long and warm, with dried fruit, oak and a hint of smoke.
What is it made from and how is it aged?
It is a single malt Scotch made from malted barley at Highland Park Distillery on Orkney, in Scotland's Islands region. It carries a 21 year age statement and was aged in a mix of American oak and European oak casks.
Is it a good gift, and what size is the bottle?
Yes. It comes in a 750 ml bottle, and its age and balanced character make it well suited to marking significant milestones or gifting to a dedicated whisky enthusiast who appreciates craftsmanship.
