Highland Park 40 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Description

Highland Park 40 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky represents four decades of maturation at Highland Park Distillery, located in Kirkwall on the Orkney Islands. The distillery was founded in 1798 and produces whisky using peated malt combined with sherry cask maturation, a combination that defines the character of Highland Park expressions.

This forty year old single malt is matured in a high proportion of first-fill sherry seasoned European oak casks on Orkney. The whisky displays a rich amber hue developed through extended aging. Highland Park uses peated malt in production, contributing gentle smoke characteristics that integrate with the sweetness imparted by sherry cask maturation.

On the nose, this expression presents honeyed sweetness alongside oak and subtle floral undertones. Notes of candy, apricot, apple, peach, pear, and Heather honey add complexity to the aromatic profile. The palate reveals dark chocolate, dried fruits, and smokiness balanced by toffee and candied lemon.

The texture is described as velvet and viscous, with fruity, floral, honey, and leather characteristics layered throughout.The finish is long and lingering with a hint of smokiness and mineral elements characteristic of Highland Park whiskies produced on Orkney.

Fresh cut grass, herbs including thyme and sage, and the mineral quality distinctive to the distillery contribute additional dimensions to the tasting experience. Highland Park 40 Year Old is bottled at 47.5% ABV in 700 mL or 750 mL bottles depending on market.

The whisky is presented in premium packaging that includes presentation boxes and detailed historical information. This expression is typically enjoyed neat or with a small amount of water to appreciate the balance between smoke and sweetness developed through 40 years of maturation on the Orkney Islands.