Highland Park 1970 (bottled 2010) - Orcadian Vintage Series
- Distillery
- Highland Park
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £3025
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Citric, Cooked Fruit, Honey
- Description
- Highland Park's whisky maker Max MacFarlane selected this 1970 vintage for the Orcadian Vintage Series, aging it 40 years in refill butts and hogsheads before bottling at 48% ABV in 2010. The extended maturation adds dried fruit, smoke, and mineral depth while preserving the distillery's signature heather and maritime character.
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Highland Park 1970 (bottled 2010) - Orcadian Vintage Series is a 40-year-old single malt from Highland Park (Island, Scotland), bottled at 48% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and fruity character — smokey, citric, cooked fruit, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Highland Park's whisky maker Max MacFarlane selected this 1970 vintage for the Orcadian Vintage Series, aging it 40 years in refill butts and hogsheads before bottling at 48% ABV in 2010. The extended maturation adds dried fruit, smoke, and mineral depth while preserving the distillery's signature heather and maritime character.
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