Highland  Park 18 Year Old

Island of Orkney

First released in 1997, Highland Park immediately found favor with whisky writers and enthusiasts all over the world. It is a perfectly balanced single malt with a toffee sweetness and a mouthwateringly smokey finish. This classic Orcadian whisky was matured in Spanish Sherry casks to deliver its luxuriant flavors.

Color:  Gold.

Nose:  Heather-honey, smoke and peat.

Body:  Smooth, firm and round.

Palate:  Honey toffee sweetness.  Spice and heather mingle with peat, resting on the back of the palate.

Finish:  Soft, round and long with some oaky dryness.

ABV:  43%

Awards:  Five Stars in Spirit Journal 2009, 2007 SFSC Double Gold; 2006 IWSC Gold; 2005 Best Spirit in the World (F. Paul Pacult of Spirit Journal)

SUGGESTED CHOCOLATE PAIRING

Chuao - Morocho & Dark Grignottine

The wonderful complexity of this malt works well with the fudgey Morocho and its hint of Calavados, while the Grignottine brings out the "sherriness" of this dram.

SUGGESTED CIGAR PAIRING

Partagas Spanish Rosado

Two master blenders come together in this match. The smooth wood and chocolate flavors of the Spanish Rosado highlight the vanilla, caramel and malt of the Highland Park, and both malt and cigar have a clean spice in the background.

OR TRY

Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 Torpedo

This full flavored cigar brings chocolate, spice and fruit flavors to the match.