Highland Park 15 Year Old Viking Heart Single Malt Whisky is a distinctive Orkney expression that balances gentle peat smoke with a rich, rounded sweetness. Produced at Highland Park Distillery, it draws on the distillery's traditional use of lightly peated malt and a combination of sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks. The result is a whisky that sits comfortably between smoky and sweet, offering depth without heaviness and a style that feels both characterful and approachable. There's a natural harmony to this expression, where aromatic smoke weaves through layers of honey, dried fruit, and soft spice. The peat influence is subtle and fragrant rather than intense, allowing the sweeter elements - vanilla, heather honey, and gentle oak - to remain clearly defined. The texture is smooth and rounded, with flavours building gradually, making it an engaging dram that reveals more nuance over time in the glass.
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Heather honey, dried fruit, light smoke, and vanilla with a hint of citrus.
Palate:
Smooth and balanced, with honey, baking spice, orchard fruits, and gentle peat smoke.
Finish:
Medium to long, with lingering sweetness, soft smoke, and warming spice.
