Highland Park 21 Year Old - Pre 2017
- Distillery
- Highland Park
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47.5%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £399
- Community rating
- 4.56 / 5 (16 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Honey, Toasted, Vanilla, Sherried
- Description
- Highland Park's 21-year-old (pre-2017 release) represents the distillery at its peak, awarded Best Single Malt of the Year at the 2009 World Whisky Awards. Matured on Orkney and aged for two decades, it combines sweet heather honey and orchard fruit with the distillery's signature smoky, warming finish.
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Highland Park 21 Year Old - Pre 2017 is a 21-year-old single malt from Highland Park (Island, Scotland), bottled at 47.5% ABV. Rated 4.6/5 by the community. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and fruity character — smokey, honey, toasted, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Highland Park's 21-year-old (pre-2017 release) represents the distillery at its peak, awarded Best Single Malt of the Year at the 2009 World Whisky Awards. Matured on Orkney and aged for two decades, it combines sweet heather honey and orchard fruit with the distillery's signature smoky, warming finish.
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