Highland Park Single Malt Whisky 16 Jahre Wings of the Eagle 0,7L 44,5%

Highland Park Single Malt Whisky 12 years, 0.7 L, 40% Highland Park Single Malt Whisky 12 years is a true classic among single malt whiskies and is often described as the whisky with the greatest, most multifaceted variety of aromas. In the color of golden amber, the intense aroma of heather can be immediately perceived on the nose, which is enriched by nuances of vanilla, sherry and delicate smoky notes.The first impression continues on the palate and Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 years unfolds pleasantly fresh and balanced. The aftertaste is noticeably long with notes of smoke, heather and some malt.

Highland Park Sigurd Single Malt Whisky Warriors Collection, 0.7 L, 43% The history of Highland Park Highland Park is a Scottish single malt whisky distillery. The distillery is located on the island of Orkney and is the northernmost distillery in Scotland. In contrast to many other whisky producers, Highland Park still works very traditionally. For example, Highland Park still uses its own floor maltings and kilns to produce its own malt. Highland Park was founded in 1798 by the entrepreneur Magnus Euson, who initially distilled his whisky illegally on the site of the current distillery. The current distillery was finally built in 1825 by Robert Borwick and received its license the following year. Highland Park remained in the possession of the Borwick family until 1869, when it eventually passed through several other owners to "The Edrington Group", which is still responsible for the fortunes of Highland Park today.

Highland Park Single Malt Whisky 18 Years Viking Pride 0.7L 46% Highland Park History In 1798, the 'first version' of the Highland Park distillery was built and put into operation. The distillery owes its name to the nearby Highland Park spring, from which the water is still used to produce the whiskeys today. The distillery was initially operated by a priest named Magnus Eunson. He engaged in illegal distillation and then hid the whiskey in the vaults of his church. He deliberately tried to sell his goods on the main smuggling route to boost his business. Due to its very isolated camps from the rest of the country, it was difficult for authorities and tax collectors to get to Orkney at the time and so Orkney was one of the largest smuggling towns in the north of Scotland at that time. The authorities finally caught up with him in 1813, but he escaped punishment and negotiated a deal with his prosecutor. The prosecutor, John Robertson, agreed to release Eunson if he sold him the distillery and the associated farmland. In 1823 the distillery received an official distilling license and was expanded immediately afterwards. Over the years the company built up a good reputation and in the 1850s a limited selection of single malts, including Ballantines, Chivas and Dewars, were introduced into some of the largest whisky houses in Scotland. In 1895 James Grant bought the distillery. At the end of the 19th century the Highland Park distillery was bought by James Grant from the Glenlivet distillery. Under his management Highland Park was expanded and capacity doubled. 20 years of pure enjoyment You have been able to buy a bottle of Highland Park 18 year old for 20 years now. Since 2017 it has been available in a new design and with the nickname 'Viking Pride'. Viking Pride is mainly matured in sherry-seasoned European oak barrels. This gives the whisky aromas of dried fruit, dark chocolate and spicy tannins, which harmoniously round off the taste. Around 120 individual barrels are married in each batch to produce a top-quality whisky. On the nose, mainly dried fruit, smoky wood, gentle sherry notes and a little honey sweetness, which are also reflected in the taste.

Highland Park Single Malt Whisky 14 Years Loyalty of the Wolf 1.0L 42.3% The secret of the distillery The exceptional location and the harsh climate that prevails there ensure that each Highland Park becomes a special drop. Peat generally consists of plant parts that have decomposed over thousands of years, most of which come from trees. The type of vegetation in the north of Scotland, however, differs considerably from that of a normal peat bog. Due to the strong and cold winds that prevail there, only a few trees manage to survive there and so the peat here consists primarily of semi-decomposed heather plants. If the peat is dried and then burned, different aromas are created by the released phenols that depend on the compacted plant parts. Peat bog, for example, is smokier because it contains more organic compounds from trees, whereas Islay peat contains more marine plant parts and releases aromatic compounds that are reminiscent of tar. The Orkney peat, on the other hand, brings with it its very own aromatic image. As it consists mainly of peat moss and heather, there are only slightly smoky notes here, but these come across as much more aromatic. Viking Soul Loyalty of the Wolf shows a fine balance and a contrasting aroma, reflecting the character of the wolf. The Vikings always felt an immense attraction to the wolf, and so it always played a special role in their lives. The wolf is a loyal and cooperative member of a pack, but also a fearless and determined hunter. Man and animal are particularly close in one thing: Both are out to protect their families and their kingdom by any means necessary. Taste profile. The whisky matures in old sherry-seasoned oak barrels and ex-bourbon barrels, which give it its golden brown color. Here, courage, determination and solidarity are celebrated in one bottle. Loyalty of the Wolf is a rather sweet whisky, but it still does not lack a complex play of aromas. The connoisseur is offered a fine balance between peaty and fruity whisky. In addition to the peat aroma typical of Highland Park whiskies, the taste is characterized by vanilla and baked apple.

Highland Park Single Malt Whisky Spirit of the Bear 1.0L 40% Highland Park The Highland Park distillery has built up a good reputation over the years of its existence and has been able to stand out from the crowd in the big whisky world, primarily by passing on the legacy of the Vikings through to its unique collector's items and its unique product and packaging innovation. There are two points in the production of a Highland Park whisky that contribute to its special note: One of these points is the peat. If it is burned in the distillery's kiln, a strongly smoky malt is obtained. This makes up a good twenty percent of the barley used for mash. The second important point is the storage after distillation. One hundred percent of the sherry casks are used for the maturation process. Here, a good mix of European and American oak barrels and also refill are used. This new edition for the Travel Exclusive market is based on animals that have symbolic status for the Vikings. The Orkney archipelago lies on the far north coast of Scotland and has been part of a huge Viking kingdom for hundreds of years. The bear brings with it qualities such as resilience and a strong survival instinct and was therefore greatly admired by the Vikings. The ancient Vikings believed that they could use these qualities to their advantage and win them over by wrapping a bearskin around their necks in preparation for a fight. These men are known today as "berserkers". Its name comes from the old Nordic words "ber" for bear and "sekr" for skin. Tasting Notes Highland Park Spirits of the Bear has a natural, golden straw colour that comes from being stored in American oak barrels. A strongly smoky whisky with a sharp spiciness that is inspired by the robust nature and the incredibly strong independence of the ancestors who are still at the heart of whisky production in Orkney today. The flavouring aromas can be clearly tasted here. Smoky peat mixed with a little spicy ginger and a smoke of freshly grated nutmeg are rounded off by the sweetness of the vanilla pods.