Highland Park 12 Years Old (2024 Re-Design) Single Orkney Malt Whisky 70 cl 40%

A classic has had a fresh coat of paint. Highland Park 12 Years Old remains the distillery's most accessible dram, but in 2024 it got both a new design and a polished profile that still holds the same balance of sweetness and smoke that made it a fixture.

Expert Description

Highland Park 12 Years Old (2024 Re-Design) is a Single Orkney Malt Whisky matured in sherry-seasoned oak casks and bottled at 40%.

The whisky is a masterful balancing act between sweetness and smoke, with vivid notes of Seville oranges and heather honey unfolding into layers of spiced fruitcake, before finishing with a gentle touch of Orcadian peat smoke. The 2024 redesign doesn't change the whisky's fundamental character, but marks an update to the bottle's visual look.

It makes for a versatile introduction to Highland Park's style — accessible enough for every day, yet complex enough to enjoy on its own.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Seville oranges and heather honey meet a lightly spiced fruitcake.

Palate

Round and balanced, with sherry sweetness, toasted malt and a gentle peat smoke underneath.

Finish

Medium in length and warm, with a lingering, gentle smoke and a hint of honey.

Specifications

Name: Highland Park 12 Years Old (2024 Re-Design)
Distillery: Highland Park
Region/Country: Orkney Islands, Scotland
Type: Single Orkney Malt Whisky
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry-seasoned oak casks
Edition: 2024 Re-Design
EAN: 5010314570101

Flavour Profile

Peated · Sherried · Fruity · Soft

Did You Know?

The 2024 redesign is the latest update to the bottle's visual look since Highland Park introduced its current design line, without changing the whisky's core recipe.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Park 12 Years Old (2024 Re-Design)

What's new about the 2024 Re-Design edition?

The whisky itself is unchanged, but the bottle received an updated visual design in 2024, matching Highland Park's current design line across the range.

Is Highland Park 12 Years Old a peated whisky?

Yes, but at a light and balanced level. The smoke arrives as a gentle finish, after the sweetness of orange and honey fills most of the palate.

Is it a good introduction to Highland Park?

Yes, the 12 year old is the distillery's most accessible release and gives a good sense of Highland Park's characteristic balance of sweetness and peat smoke.

Is it a good gift?

Yes, both for the newcomer wanting to explore the Orkney style, and for the experienced drinker who just wants a reliable everyday dram.

How should this whisky be served?

In a tulip-shaped whisky glass at room temperature, ideally with a few drops of water to open up the orange and honey notes.

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.