Highland Park HPAS 13 year old Single Orkney Malt Whisky 59,1%

Some bottles are only for the most dedicated fans. HPAS stands for Highland Park Appreciation Society, the distillery's own fan club, and this 13 year old edition was selected by some of the club's members themselves for a limited run.

Expert Description

Highland Park HPAS 13 Years Old is a Single Orkney Malt Whisky from a refill sherry butt, cask #2115, bottled at cask strength 59.1%.

HPAS stands for Highland Park Appreciation Society — an official fan club for the distillery's most dedicated followers. This 2003 vintage was selected by the people behind that community and bottled in 2016 as an exclusive release for members. Only 576 bottles were filled from the single refill sherry cask.

The high cask strength gives an intense, unspoiled expression of Highland Park's characteristic Orkney style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toasted malt and sherry sweetness meet a warm, spiced peat.

Palate

Intense and full-bodied, with dried fruit, caramel and a distinct, warming smoke.

Finish

Long and powerful, with lingering spice and sherry sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Highland Park HPAS 13 Years Old
Distillery: Highland Park
Region/Country: Orkney Islands, Scotland
Type: Single Orkney Malt Whisky
Age: 13 Years
ABV: 59.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill Sherry Butt #2115
Distilled: 2003
Bottled: 2016
Number of bottles: 576
Edition: Highland Park Appreciation Society

Flavour Profile

Peated · Sherried · Spicy · Intense

Did You Know?

HPAS, Highland Park Appreciation Society, is the distillery's official fan club, whose members sometimes get the chance to help select special single cask releases like this one.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Park HPAS 13 Years Old

What does HPAS mean?

HPAS stands for Highland Park Appreciation Society, the distillery's official fan club, which this edition was created for.

How many bottles exist of this release?

Only 576 bottles were filled from the single refill sherry cask, cask #2115.

Is the whisky strong to drink at 59.1%?

Yes, it's bottled at cask strength, so a few drops of water are recommended to open up the flavour.

Is Highland Park HPAS a peated whisky?

Yes, at a clear level, where the peat supports the sherry sweetness and dried fruit notes.

Is it a good gift?

Yes, especially for the dedicated Highland Park collector who values a release connected to the distillery's own fan club.

How should this whisky be served?

In a tulip-shaped whisky glass, ideally with a few drops of water to tame the strength.