Highland Park 12 Yıl Viking Honour

Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour is a 40% ABV, 12-year-old single malt Scotch whisky produced by the Highland Park Distillery on the Orkney Islands off the north of Scotland. It is the entry bottle of the brand's core range, and the "Viking Honour" in its name references Orkney's Norse heritage.

What makes Highland Park 12 different?

Highland Park is known for a balanced style that combines honeyed sweetness with a light, warming smoke. The distillery describes this sweetness as "heather honey"; the smoke comes from the island's distinctive peat. Its silky mouthfeel and consistent character make it a versatile reference malt in the eyes of many whisky writers.

What does Highland Park 12 Year Old taste like?

The nose shows salted lemon, light charcoal smoke, crisp green apple, tropical fruit pastilles, unripe mango, beeswax and honey; fruit intensifies the longer it sits in the glass. The palate begins with syrupy sweetness, then moves to tangy, creamy oak, pineapple and smoked orange peel. The finish leaves smoky wood, malt syrup, green pine cone and woody spice.

How should it be served, and what does it pair with?

Drinking it neat or with a few drops of water shows the balance between honey and smoke well. It makes a balanced pairing with grilled red meat, smoked fish and other seafood, and mature cheeses.