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Only part of Scotland for the last 500 or so years, Orkney feels like it’s a long way from anywhere else. The windswept collection of 70 small islands lies off the notherern coast of Scotland and is home to the most northerly outpost of whisky making in the world. Two distilleries vie for the honour of the furthest north; Highland Park and Scapa, the winner by about 300mtrs is Highland Park
Many whisky enthusiasts consider Highland Park to be the best all-rounder there is. It manages to combine a richness and elegance, which appeals to lovers of Speysides; with just enough peat to keep the lovers of Islays interested.
Scapa was opened in 1885, it was silent for two years from 1934 and was owned for a time by the owners of Glen Scotia distillery in Campbeltown. Scapa was rebuilt in 1959 and internal improvements were made in 1978.
The water used is naturally very peaty, as a result the malt is left unpeated. The distillery has a single pair of stills, which date from 1978 and one of them is of the Lomond type, a rare feature. It has a short, stubby top instead of the elongated conical heads customary in Scottish distilleries.
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Highland Park 12 Year Old Island, Single Malt
UK » Scotch Whisky » Orkney |
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£ 35.75 |
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Ready, but will keep,
40% alc.
The more famous of the orcadian distilleries, Highland Park has a fascinating past and many tales to tell. The whisky is a true classic, displaying a heathery, floral, smoky demeanour and is regarded as a great all rounder. | ||||
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Scapa, 16 years Single Malt Whisky
UK » Scotch Whisky » Orkney |
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£ 64.35 |
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Ready, but will keep,
40% alc.
"The nose is fat, packed with sherried aromas: walnut/pecan, date, treacle toffee, leather with oily/honeyed notes behind. The palate is thick, sweet and very juicy. Ripe and full with dry nuttiness around it. This is a northern monster in which Scapa's lusciousness is left as texture with the ... MORE | ||||
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Highland Park 18 Year Old, Island, Single Malt
UK » Scotch Whisky » Orkney |
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£ 68.45 |
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Ready, but will keep,
43% alc.
The more famous of the orcadian distilleries, Highland Park has a fascinating past and many tales to tell. The whisky is a true classic, displaying a heathery, floral, smoky demeanour and is regarded as a great all rounder. | ||||
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Highland Park 25 Year Old, Island, Single Malt
UK » Scotch Whisky » Orkney |
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£ 155.00 |
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Ready, but will keep,
50.7% alc.
The more famous of the orcadian distilleries, Highland Park has a fascinating past and many tales to tell. The whisky is a true classic, displaying a heathery, floral, smoky demeanour and is regarded as a great all rounder. | ||||
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Highland Park 30 Year Old
UK » Scotch Whisky » Orkney |
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£ 255.00 |
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Ready, but will keep,
48.1% alc.
The flagship variant of the Highland Park range was first released in April 2005. By its very nature, this whisky is only available in limited quantities. It merits time and attention, having spent 30 years maturing, so treat it with respect; It reveals the characteristic fudge sweetness together ... MORE | ||||
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Highland Park 40 YO
UK » Scotch Whisky » Orkney |
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£ 900.00 |
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48.3% alc.
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