Highland Park 25 years old Single Orkney Malt Scotch Whisky 48,1%

A 25-year-old whisky is rare in itself. A 25-year-old whisky in its original, older bottle design is rarer still. This edition of Highland Park 25 Years Old dates from before the distillery's latest redesign and is a window back to how the bottle once looked.

Expert Description

Highland Park 25 Years Old (pre-2013 edition) is a Single Orkney Malt Scotch Whisky, 25 years old, non-chill filtered and bottled at 48.1%.

This edition is the older version of Highland Park's 25 year old, from before the distillery's latest redesign of the bottle range. With a quarter century on cask, the whisky has developed a depth and complexity only the longest-matured releases possess, and the non-chill filtered bottling preserves the whisky's full texture.

That makes it an interesting bottle for both collectors and enthusiasts wanting to experience how Highland Park's flagship release tasted for an earlier generation.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toasted malt and ripe, dried fruit meet a deep, calm peat.

Palate

Rich and full-bodied, with caramel, sherry sweetness and a warm, rounded smoke.

Finish

Long and soft, with lingering sweetness and a final, dry smoky note.

Specifications

Name: Highland Park 25 Years Old (pre-2013 edition)
Distillery: Highland Park
Region/Country: Orkney Islands, Scotland
Type: Single Orkney Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 25 Years
ABV: 48.1%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Edition: Older edition, before latest redesign
EAN: 5010314067106

Flavour Profile

Peated · Sherried · Rich · Mature

Did You Know?

This edition dates from before Highland Park's latest redesign of the bottle range and therefore carries an older, classic label design.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Park 25 Years Old (pre-2013 edition)

What does pre-2013 mean in the name?

It means the bottle dates from before Highland Park's latest redesign of the bottle range and therefore carries the older, original label design.

Is Highland Park 25 Years Old a peated whisky?

Yes, at a deep and calm level, where the peat acts as a mature, supporting base to the sherry sweetness.

Is it worth it?

25 years of maturation is rare in itself, and the combination with the older, non-chill filtered design makes this edition interesting for both collectors and enthusiasts.

Is it a good gift?

Yes, especially for the experienced whisky collector who values long-matured releases and older bottle designs.

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 sherry 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.