Highland Park Heather Cask Strength Single Orkney Malt Scotch Whisky 63.6% is an uncompromising and intense whisky experience that celebrates the distillery’s unique terroir and time-honored approach to whisky craftsmanship. Bottled at natural cask strength and without chill-filtration, this edition delivers a bold and unfiltered character where smoke, sweetness, and spice unfold in full force. With an ABV of 63.6%, it’s a dram for the seasoned enthusiast seeking depth, complexity, and authenticity in every drop.
Distilled on Orkney, where Highland Park has been crafting single malt since 1798, this whisky carries the distillery’s signature balance of sweet and smoky notes, shaped by the use of heather peat from Hobbister Moor. Unlike the medicinal smoke of Islay, heather peat imparts a more floral and aromatic profile, which shines through with great intensity in the Heather Cask Strength release. The whisky is matured in carefully selected first-fill European and American sherry-seasoned oak casks, adding layers of dried fruit, spice, and dark chocolate.
On the nose, expect powerful aromas of heather honey, burnt orange peel, dried dates, and a pronounced yet elegant smoke. Hints of vanilla, cinnamon, and roasted nuts reveal the influence of the sherry casks. The palate is rich and oily, unfolding with waves of dark fruit, spiced oak, chocolate, licorice, and a touch of salty minerality that evokes Orkney’s rugged coastal landscape. The finish is long, warm, and persistent, with notes of pepper, toasted malt, and lingering peat smoke that round off the experience with depth and finesse.
Distillery: Highland Park Heather
Age: Not stated
Type: Single Orkney Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 63.6%
Volume: 70 cl
Other: Release No. 1
Highland Park Heather Cask Strength is a bold and expressive whisky that captures the essence of Orkney’s natural beauty and Highland Park’s dedication to tradition and quality.
