Highland Park 12 years Old version Orkney Islands Single Malt Scotch Whisky 100 cl 43%

Before litre bottles became rare on the shelves, they were the standard in duty-free shops worldwide. This edition of Highland Park 12 Years Old is from that era — a full litre of the distillery's classic entry dram, in its older label design.

Expert Description

Highland Park 12 Years Old Old Version Orkney Islands 100 cl is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 12 years old and bottled at 40%.

This edition is an older version of Highland Park's 12 year old, bottled in the large litre format once common, particularly in duty-free trade. The label carries the term "Orkney Islands Single Malt Scotch Whisky", older phrasing the distillery has since updated in its current range.

The whisky itself follows Highland Park's classic style, with the characteristic balance of sweetness and light peat smoke.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Heather blossom and light honey meet a gentle, aromatic smoke.

Palate

Round and balanced, with malt, caramel and a mild peat.

Finish

Medium in length and soft, with a lingering, lightly peated sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Highland Park 12 Years Old Old Version Orkney Islands 100 cl
Distillery: Highland Park
Region/Country: Orkney Islands, Scotland
Type: Orkney Islands Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 100 CL
Edition: Older edition, litre bottle

Flavour Profile

Peated · Soft · Round · Light

Did You Know?

The litre bottle was once a common format for whisky in duty-free shops, but has today become a rarity compared to the more common 70 cl bottle.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Park 12 Years Old Old Version Orkney Islands 100 cl

Why is the bottle 100 cl instead of 70 cl?

The litre bottle was once a common format, particularly in duty-free trade, and this edition dates from that period.

Is Highland Park 12 Years Old a peated whisky?

Yes, at a light and balanced level, where the peat supports the malt and caramel notes without dominating.

Is it a good collector's bottle?

Yes, the large format and older label design make it interesting for collectors wanting a bottle from an earlier period in Highland Park's history.

Is it a good gift?

Yes, especially for anyone who appreciates a rarer format and a generous amount of whisky in one bottle.

How should this whisky be served?

In a tulip-shaped whisky glass at room temperature, ideally with a few drops of water.

Where is Highland Park distillery located?

Highland Park sits just outside Kirkwall on Orkney and is one of the world's most northerly whisky distilleries, founded in 1798.