Highland Park 15 year old Viking Heart Single Orkney Malt Whisky 44%

A jar, not a bottle. Highland Park drew on the Vikings' own clay vessels and cast a 15-year-old whisky into ceramic — hard on the outside, warm within, just like the islands it comes from.

Expert Description

Highland Park 15 Year Old Viking Heart is a Single Orkney Malt Whisky matured in sherry-seasoned oak casks and bottled at 44%.

The Viking Heart series is Highland Park's tribute to Orkney's Norse heritage, and this 15-year-old expression is bottled in ceramic rather than glass — a nod to the clay vessels the Vikings themselves used for storage. The whisky is composed by master blender Gordon Motion from a combination of first-fill European and American sherry-seasoned oak casks alongside older refill casks.

The result builds on Highland Park's classic 15-year-old character, with an extra layer of sherry richness from the selected casks.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Heather blossom and a light veil of smoke meet dried apricot and a hint of honey, with sherried nuts sitting quietly in the background.

Palate

Soft and rounded, with caramel, toasted almonds and a warm, spiced peat that never takes over.

Finish

Medium in length and lightly salty, with a lingering honey sweetness and a final, dry note of peat.

Specifications

Name: Highland Park 15 Year Old Viking Heart
Distillery: Highland Park
Region/Country: Orkney Islands, Scotland
Type: Single Orkney Malt Whisky
Age: 15 Years
ABV: 44%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First-fill European and American sherry-seasoned oak casks and refill casks
Edition: Viking Heart, ceramic bottle
EAN: 5010314311315

Flavour Profile

Peated · Sherried · Soft · Maritime

Did You Know?

The Viking Heart series takes its name from an archaeological Viking hoard found on Orkney, and each ceramic bottle is shaped after Norse clay vessels from the same period.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Park 15 Year Old Viking Heart

What's special about the ceramic bottle in the Viking Heart series?

The bottle is cast in ceramic rather than glass, as a nod to the clay vessels the Vikings themselves used on Orkney. It makes for a striking bottle on the shelf, while the whisky inside follows Highland Park's classic 15-year-old style.

Is Highland Park 15 Year Old Viking Heart a peated whisky?

Yes, but at a light and balanced level. The Orkney peat provides a warm, earthy base without overpowering the sweeter sherry and honey notes.

Is it a good gift?

Yes, the ceramic bottle makes it a natural gift choice — both for the whisky enthusiast who appreciates the 15-year-old quality, and for anyone who values a bottle that also looks good on display.

How should this whisky be served?

Best in a tulip-shaped whisky glass at room temperature, or with a single ice cube if you prefer it a little cooler.

Why does Highland Park use sherry-seasoned casks in this release?

The mix of first-fill European and American sherry casks alongside older refill casks gives the whisky depth and a rounded sweetness, without losing the peated Orkney character in the process.

Where is Highland Park distillery, and what's its history?

Highland Park sits just outside Kirkwall on Orkney and is one of the world's most northerly whisky distilleries, founded in 1798. It's known for its own peated malt and its Norse, Viking-inspired identity.