Highland Park 1970 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & Macphail Island Whisky
- Distillery
- Highland Park
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £800
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Old Wood, Honey, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Gordon & MacPhail selected this 1970-vintage Highland Park to commemorate its centenary in 1995, capturing the Orkney distillery during a period of exceptional character and consistency. Bottled at 40%, it represents a more delicate expression than modern releases, with the peat and fruit balanced as they were decades ago. This vintage demonstrates how Highland Park's heather smoke and honey have remained central to its identity across generations. A historical snapshot for those studying the distillery's evolution or seeking older, lower-proof examples.
Similar bottles to Highland Park 1970 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & Macphail Island Whisky
Same price range with overlapping tasting notes:
- Highland Park 1970 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & Macphail Island Whisky vs Girvan 1964 1st Batch Distillation — Girvan, £595, 5.0★ · Old Wood, Malt Extract, Vanilla, Oily
- Highland Park 1970 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & Macphail Island Whisky vs Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) — Dalmore, £715, 5.0★ · Sherried, Vanilla, Old Wood, Honey
- Highland Park 1970 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & Macphail Island Whisky vs Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) — Port Ellen, £999.95, 5.0★ · Smokey, Medicinal, Old Wood, Leathery
Different style alternatives to Highland Park 1970 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & Macphail Island Whisky
Same price range with a contrasting flavour profile:
- Highland Park 1970 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & Macphail Island Whisky vs Springbank 12 Year Old 2000 - Calvados Wood — Springbank, £499, 4.7★ · Cooked Fruit, Vanilla, Toasted, Fresh Fruit
- Highland Park 1970 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & Macphail Island Whisky vs Springbank 10 Year Old 100 Proof - 2000s — Springbank, £599, 4.6★ · Oily, Kippery, Malt Extract, Leathery
No ratings yet
My Rating
Tap to rate
ABV
40%
Age
NAS
Style
✦ Neatly Summary
Highland Park 1970 / Centenary Reserve / Gordon & Macphail Island Whisky is a from Highland Park (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and fruity character — smokey, sherried, old wood, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Gordon & MacPhail selected this 1970-vintage Highland Park to commemorate its centenary in 1995, capturing the Orkney distillery during a period of exceptional character and consistency. Bottled at 40%, it represents a more delicate expression than modern releases, with the peat and fruit balanced as they were decades ago. This vintage demonstrates how Highland Park's heather smoke and honey have remained central to its identity across generations. A historical snapshot for those studying the distillery's evolution or seeking older, lower-proof examples.
Community Tasting Notes
No community notes yet. Sign in to add yours.
Neatly may earn a commission · Prices may vary
Similar taste profile
Questions & Answers