Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour is a flagship expression from the Orkney Islands, matured for 12 years in a mix of European sherry casks and American oak casks. This balanced maturation imparts layers of sweetness, spice, and gentle smoke, making it both accessible for newcomers and rewarding for seasoned whisky enthusiasts. Embodying the rugged spirit of Orkney’s Viking heritage, this whisky represents the distillery’s hallmark style of honeyed sweetness combined with refined peat.

Highland Park Distillery

Highland Park Distillery was founded in 1798 on Orkney, one of Scotland’s most remote island groups. Known for its unique use of local Orkney peat, rich in heather, Highland Park produces whiskies with a distinctive balance of floral sweetness and smoky complexity. Its long history, Norse-inspired branding, and craftsmanship have made it a respected name in single malt Scotch worldwide.

Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour Tasting Notes

Nose: Aromas of heather honey, dried fruits, and gentle smoke, with hints of vanilla and warm spices.
Palate: Sweet malt, honey, and dried fruits balanced by subtle peat smoke, sherry-driven toffee, dark chocolate, and a touch of orange zest.
Finish: Long and warming, with lingering heather honey, light smoke, and oak.

Why Add Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour to Your Collection?

This expression is the cornerstone of Highland Park’s range, combining traditional Orkney peat with sherry-cask richness. Its balance of sweetness, spice, and gentle smoke makes it a versatile bottle—ideal as an introduction to peated whisky or as a reliable favourite for collectors. Representing both history and craftsmanship, Viking Honour holds lasting appeal in any whisky lineup.