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Scotch · Islands (Orkney), Scotland

Highland Park 12

Orkney's honey-and-peat balance. Viking soul.

ABV40%
Age12 Year
Price$55–70
Rating4.4 ★

Distillery

Highland Park Distillery

Tasting notes

Nose
Honey, heather, light peat, citrus
Palate
Balanced with honey, gentle peat, citrus, and salt
Finish
Medium-long, with lingering smoke

Flavor profile

honeypeatheathersaltcitrus

How to drink it

  • neat
  • rocks

Food pairings

  • smoked salmon
  • honey-glazed ham
  • fruit cake
  • aged cheddar

Price tier

Special-occasion shelf. $50–100. Reach for celebrations.

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