Highland Park 1976 Orcadian Vintage Series w/box 700ml

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Rated by: Gavin Smith, 89/100

This is a recent addition to the portfolio, and has been matured in a mixture of thirteen American oak butts and hogsheads. These have given an out-turn of 893 bottles. Freshly-grated ginger, white pepper, and melons on the nose. Soft fruit and spices feature on the palate, with honey and coconut oil, plus background peat smoke. Lively spices, soft oak, and hazelnuts in the finish.

The Highland Park Orcadian Vintage series is inspired by the myths and legends of Orkney, they are extremely limited and will not be re-produced. This range celebrates some of the finest whiskies ever made, highlighting the most unique characteristics of Highland Park whiskies from the years of 1964, 1968, 1970, 1971 and 1976.

Recognize the all-pervading obsession with quality and attention to detail; distinct aromas balanced with a full-bodied floral sweetness that comes from a long-term maturation that is distinct to Highland Park.