Highland Park 17 Year Old - John Rae Arctic Explorer
- Distillery
- Highland Park
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.8%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £250
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Honey, Fresh Fruit, Toasted, Medicinal
- Description
- Highland Park's 17-year-old tribute to Orkney explorer John Rae combines bourbon and sherry cask maturation for a balanced dram of fruity sweetness with restrained peat. Bottled at cask strength, this limited edition captures the distillery's signature style.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Highland Park 17 Year Old - John Rae Arctic Explorer is a 17-year-old single malt from Highland Park (Scotland), bottled at 54.8% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and peaty character — smokey, honey, fresh fruit, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Highland Park's 17-year-old tribute to Orkney explorer John Rae combines bourbon and sherry cask maturation for a balanced dram of fruity sweetness with restrained peat. Bottled at cask strength, this limited edition captures the distillery's signature style.
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