Highland Park 18 Year Viking Pride

Highland Park 18 Year Viking Pride Single Malt Scotch

Product Details:

  • Name: Highland Park 18 Year Viking Pride Single Malt Scotch
  • Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Age: 18 years
  • Region: Orkney Islands, Scotland
  • Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Typically 43%

Overview: Highland Park 18 Year Viking Pride Single Malt Scotch is a distinguished whisky produced by Highland Park Distillery, located in the remote Orkney Islands of Scotland. This expression is a testament to the distillery's dedication to traditional craftsmanship and the influence of the Viking heritage that runs deep in Orkney's history.

Production: The production of Highland Park 18 Year Viking Pride involves meticulous craftsmanship:

  1. Ingredients: The whisky is made from locally sourced malted barley, fresh spring water, and yeast. The use of Orkney's unique ingredients contributes to its distinctive character.

  2. Mashing: The malted barley is mashed to extract sugars, creating wort, which is crucial for fermentation.

  3. Fermentation: The wort is fermented with yeast to produce alcohol. This fermentation process contributes to the whisky's flavors and aromas.

  4. Distillation: Highland Park employs traditional copper pot stills to distill the spirit, which is usually done twice to achieve the desired quality.

  5. Maturation: The whisky is aged for a minimum of 18 years in a combination of sherry-seasoned European oak casks and American oak casks. This dual maturation process imparts a unique complexity to the whisky.

Tasting Notes: Highland Park 18 Year Viking Pride Single Malt Scotch offers an exquisite tasting experience:

  • Appearance: Rich amber with golden reflections.

  • Aroma: The nose is complex, with notes of dried fruits, honey, and aromatic spices. Hints of heather, oak, and a subtle smokiness contribute to the intrigue.

  • Palate: The palate is smooth and full-bodied, delivering flavors of dark chocolate, dried cherries, and spices. There's a gentle smokiness that balances the sweetness, along with traces of vanilla and toffee.

  • Finish: The finish is long and warming, with a delightful combination of sherry sweetness and a lingering, soft peat smoke.

Packaging: Highland Park 18 Year Viking Pride is typically presented in an elegant bottle featuring Viking-inspired design elements. The packaging pays homage to the distillery's Viking heritage.

Serving: This whisky is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to unlock its intricate flavors. It pairs wonderfully with dark chocolate or enjoyed on its own to savor its complexity.

Conclusion: Highland Park 18 Year Viking Pride Single Malt Scotch is a remarkable whisky that embodies the essence of the Orkney Islands and Highland Park Distillery's dedication to quality. Available at Third Base Market & Spirits, it is a choice for connoisseurs seeking a sophisticated and flavorful single malt Scotch with a touch of Viking history.

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Robert Olthoff
Outstanding

I am kind of new to single malts (Love Chivas various expressions). Tried the twelve year was good very smokey and peaty.

This expression is far superior excellent complexity and well rounded with a glorious finish! Love it!

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Mark S
As expected

I’ve read a lot of reviews on this so was expecting something good. It was definitely that. The complexity revolves around the mouth with a bit of spice and a hint of kick in it. It has hood structure so seems like it will get even better over time in the bottle so I’m looking forward to how it develops.