{"title":"Highland Park","description":"\u003cp\u003eHighland Park makes single malt in Kirkwall, on Orkney, the northernmost single malt Scotch distillery. Its peat is what sets it apart. The distillery cuts it at Hobbister Moor, and it's made of heather and sphagnum moss rather than wood, because Orkney has been effectively treeless for thousands of years. The smoke comes out lighter and more floral than the Islay kind. Martin Markvardsen, Highland Park's senior global brand ambassador, calls it \"the closest we come to terroir.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bottle says 1798, though the records from then are thin. We carry two. The 18 Year Old, first released in 1997, is bottled at 43% and aged in sherry-seasoned European and American oak. Single Cask No. 2776 is one refill hogshead, distilled in 2010 and bottled in 2022 at full cask strength, 64.7% ABV. It gave 306 bottles, and Scotch-of-the-Month Club Enthusiast members poured it in June 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"highland-park-18","title":"Highland Park 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" id=\"p-rc_fe09fcc97cc5c15e-25\"\u003eHighland Park 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky delivers a globally acclaimed balance of sherry-cask richness and subtle heather-smoke.\u003c!----\u003e If you are looking for a benchmark premium single malt that delivers exceptional depth for the price, this bottle is a definitive choice for both collectors and casual enthusiasts.\u003c!----\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe Bottle: A Multi-Award-Winning Icon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\" id=\"p-rc_fe09fcc97cc5c15e-26\"\u003eFormerly carrying the \"Viking Pride\" moniker (and recently refreshed with modern, heather-flecked packaging), Highland Park 18 is celebrated as a masterclass in spirit harmony.\u003c!----\u003e It has been named the \"Best Spirit in the World\" multiple times by the Spirit Journal and was named the #1 Scotch of the Century by Robb Report. Matured for nearly two decades in a high percentage of first-fill sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks, this expression represents the absolute sweet spot of flavor complexity and smoothness.\u003c!----\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe Distillery: Traditional Orkney Craftsmanship Since 1798\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\" id=\"p-rc_fe09fcc97cc5c15e-27\"\u003eCrafted in the remote, windswept Orkney Islands of northern Scotland, Highland Park has maintained traditional distillation methods for over two centuries.\u003c!----\u003e It remains one of the few distilleries that still hand-turns its own floor malt.\u003c!----\u003e Because Orkney's climate prevents trees from growing, the local Hobbister Moor peat is composed entirely of decomposed floral heather.\u003c!----\u003e When burned to dry the barley, it imparts a sweet, aromatic maritime smoke that is entirely distinct from the heavy, medicinal peat found in Islay scotches.\u003c!----\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_fe09fcc97cc5c15e-28\"\u003eNose: Rich toffee, ripe cherries, dark chocolate, and a delicate wave of aromatic heather smoke.\u003c!----\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003ePalate: Full-bodied and exceptionally smooth. Layers of heather honey, marzipan, and citrus zest are balanced by spiced oak, cinnamon, and cocoa nibs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_fe09fcc97cc5c15e-29\"\u003eFinish: Long, elegant, and luxurious, leaving a lasting impression of sweet malt, espresso bean, and a gentle whisper of campfire smoke.\u003c!----\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eDistiller\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_fe09fcc97cc5c15e-30\"\u003eHighland Park Distillery is located in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland.\u003c!----\u003e Established in 1798, the distillery is famous for its cool, temperate maritime climate that allows for slow, stable maturation, alongside its strict commitment to using natural, cask-driven color with zero additives.\u003c!----\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eBottle Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\"\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,0\"\u003eSingle Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\"\u003eAge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1,0\"\u003e18 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0,0\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3,1,0\"\u003e43% ABV \/ 86 Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0,0\"\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,0\"\u003e750mL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0,0\"\u003eCask Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,0\"\u003eFirst-fill sherry-seasoned European \u0026amp; American oak, and refill casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0,0\"\u003eRegion \/ Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,0\"\u003eOrkney Islands, Scotland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0,0\"\u003eColor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,7,1,0\"\u003eNatural, bright burnished gold (No artificial caramel coloring)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Highland Park","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48599644242074,"sku":"VWS_4701","price":162.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0126\/5647\/6250\/files\/HighlandPark18.png?v=1782933535"},{"product_id":"highland-park-single-cask-2776","title":"Highland Park Single Cask Series No. 2776 11 Year Single Malt Scotch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOne cask, 306 bottles, and not a drop of water added.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighland Park filled this refill hogshead on Orkney in 2010 and emptied it in 2022, 11 years later. It gave 306 bottles. It's bottled at 64.7% ABV, 129.4 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hogshead is a mid-sized cask, around 250 litres. \"Refill\" means it had already held whisky before this spirit went in. A refill cask has given up some of its oak, so it flavors the whisky more gently than a fresh cask would. That leaves more room for the distillery's own character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighland Park's character starts with its peat. Orkney has no trees, so the peat the distillery cuts at Hobbister Moor is made of heather and moss rather than wood, and it's thousands of years old. The smoke it gives the malt is lighter and more floral than the Islay kind. Martin Markvardsen, Highland Park's senior global brand ambassador, called it \"the closest we come to terroir\" when \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pourmore.com\/blogs\/the-pour\/highland-park-distillery-interview\"\u003ewe sat down with him in August\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this strength, water is your friend. Pour a small measure, taste it, then add water a few drops at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighland Park doesn't publish notes for individual casks. These are from a US retailer's listing for this cask:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e honeyed sweetness, vanilla, dried fruit, gentle oak and heathered peat smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e caramelized sugar, dark chocolate, dried fruit, baking spice and a little maritime character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e long and warming, with orange peel, toasted nuts, honey and lingering smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBottle Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Single malt Scotch whisky, single cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 11 years (distilled 2010, bottled 2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCask: Refill hogshead, cask No. 2776\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProof \/ ABV: 129.4 proof \/ 64.7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutturn: 306 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistillery: Highland Park, Kirkwall, Orkney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle size: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoured by Scotch-of-the-Month Club Enthusiast members in June 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does cask strength mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe whisky goes into the bottle at the strength it came out of the cask, with no water added. That's why this one is 129.4 proof instead of the usual 80 to 92.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's a refill hogshead?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA cask of about 250 litres that has held whisky before. It adds less oak than a first-fill cask, so the spirit's own flavor shows through more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Highland Park 18?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The 18 is a blend of many casks, mostly sherry-seasoned, bottled at 43%. This is one 11-year-old refill cask at full strength. They're different whiskies from the same distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highland Park","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68003347497114,"sku":"VWS200435292","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0126\/5647\/6250\/files\/highland-park-single-cask-2776-home-bar.jpg?v=1793327889"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0126\/5647\/6250\/collections\/highland-park-single-cask-2776-home-bar.jpg?v=1794243708","url":"https:\/\/pourmore.com\/collections\/highland-park.oembed","provider":"PourMore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}