Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky Launches Flagship 40 Year Old Expression
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I’m really starting to like news such as Maestro Dobel’s Diamond Tequila, or in this case Highland Park is launching their 40 year old premium single malt scotch whisky. Keyword, premium.
Matured primarily in previously-filled sherry oak casks, Highland Park 40 Year Old is a harmonious masterpiece. The extended time that the spirit matures in previously-filled sherry oak casks is evidenced by the classically composed and perfectly balanced Scotch whisky Highland Park 40 Year Old. The delicate coppery paleness of the whisky is entirely natural — true to all bottlings of Highland Park — and in this case also a result of the judicious use of refill casks.
Highland Park 40 Year Old encompasses the essence of the Orkney Islands with its authentic taste and characteristics.
Tasting notes by Max MacFarlane, Whisky Maker:
Color: Rich, coppery hues of amber
Bouquet:Spicy and aromatic with a background of rich dark fruits, nutmeg and darkest chocolate
Palate: Beautiful balance of sweet toffee notes, dark chocolate, sun dried orange zest and aromatic heather peat smokiness
Finish: Rich, long, elegant, smoky and surprisingly sweetAdding an element of virtuoso to the timeless 40 Year Old expression is the enduring packaging. The distillery enhances its existing bottling to exude a sense of smoothness coupled with durability. The decanter-like bottle has a bell-bottom shape, which slips nicely into a resilient, solid grey-oak wooden box, finished to cabinet quality. Highland Park silver amulets adorn the box and bottle, which are accompanied by a premium, leather-bound book that explains the expressions in more detail.
Highland Park 40 Year Old is available in key markets with a suggested retail price of $2,000.
Established in 1798 on Orkney, Highland Park is the most northerly Scotch whisky distillery in the world. With windswept moors, craggy outcrops and ancient religious sites, Orkney is a land full of mystery and rich in anecdote. This, combined with the wind, rain, crushing waves and freezing hail of the Orkney environment provide the perfect setting for the home of one of the world’s best malt whiskies. The Highland Park range of single malt whiskies in the U.S. includes: 12 Years Old, 15 Years Old, 18 Years Old, 25 Years Old, 30 Years Old and Single Cask. For more information, please visit www.highlandpark.co.uk.
Despite being a premium at a very premium price; I’m quite sure Scotch enthusiasts will love this one as well. I’m just personally in love with the bottle.

