Highland Park 18 Years Old Dram Mor Single Malt Scotch Whisky 57,1%

Behind the name Dram Mor stands a small Scottish bottler run by a husband-and-wife team based in Dumbarton. Here they found a single hogshead of 18-year-old Highland Park and bottled it at cask strength, untouched by filtration or added colour.

Expert Description

Highland Park 18 Years Old Dram Mor is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky from a single hogshead, Cask No. 3535, bottled non-chill filtered at cask strength 57.1%.

Dram Mor is an independent bottler established in 2019 by husband-and-wife team Kenny and Viktorija Macdonald from Dumbarton, Scotland. This release was distilled in 2006 and bottled in 2024, giving 18 years of maturation in a single hogshead — a limited release of just 292 bottles.

The high cask strength preserves the whisky's full character, from the classic coastal aroma to the characteristic Orkney peat in the finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Mild coastal aroma, straw and honey, with a hint of smoke.

Palate

Rich and full-bodied, with citrus, lemon sorbet, roasted pears and white pepper, topped with light smoke.

Finish

Long, rounded off by Highland Park's characteristic peat notes.

Specifications

Name: Highland Park 18 Years Old Dram Mor
Distillery: Highland Park
Bottler: Dram Mor
Region/Country: Orkney Islands, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 18 Years
ABV: 57.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead, Cask No. 3535
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2006
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 292

Flavour Profile

Peated · Maritime · Fruity · Spicy

Did You Know?

Dram Mor was established in 2019 by husband-and-wife team Kenny and Viktorija Macdonald and today supplies bespoke single cask bottlings to 14 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Park 18 Years Old Dram Mor

What is Dram Mor?

An independent bottler, established in 2019 by husband-and-wife team Kenny and Viktorija Macdonald from Dumbarton, known for bespoke single cask bottlings.

Is the whisky strong to drink at 57.1%?

It's bottled at cask strength, so a few drops of water are recommended to open up the citrus and pear notes.

How many bottles exist of this release?

Only 292 bottles were filled from this single hogshead, Cask No. 3535.

Is Highland Park 18 Years Old Dram Mor a peated whisky?

Yes, at a classic level, where the mild coastal aroma and peat finish the palate without overwhelming the whole experience.

Is it a good gift?

Yes, especially for the collector who values single cask releases from smaller, hands-on bottlers.

How should this whisky be served?

In a tulip-shaped whisky glass, ideally with a small splash of water on the side.