Highland Park 40 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL

Highland Park 40 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 47.5% ABV (95 Proof) | 700mL

Process & Profile

Highland Park 40 Year Old is a testament to patience and time, matured in carefully selected first-fill European oak sherry casks for four decades. The Orkney climate, with its cool maritime influence, allows for a slow maturation that preserves balance while deepening complexity. This long aging imparts a harmony of dried fruits, spice, oak, and Highland Park’s signature gentle peat smoke.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Toffee, dark chocolate, candied citrus, and soft peat smoke

• Palate: Dried fruits, nutmeg, spiced orange peel, cocoa, and heather honey

• Finish: Long, warming, and smoky with lingering bitter chocolate and spice

What Makes It Special

• Matured for a full 40 years, a rare achievement in modern Scotch whisky

• Aged exclusively in first-fill sherry-seasoned oak casks

• Bottled at 47.5% ABV to highlight depth and balance

• Limited production, making it highly collectible worldwide

• Exemplifies the smoky-sweet Highland Park house style with remarkable refinement

How to Enjoy

Serve neat in a tulip or Glencairn glass to capture its evolving aromas. Let the whisky rest for several minutes after pouring to unlock its complexity. A few drops of water can reveal hidden layers of fruit and spice, though it is perfectly balanced on its own.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How old is Highland Park 40 Year Old?
   It is matured for a full 40 years in oak casks.

2. What casks are used?
   First-fill European oak casks seasoned with sherry.

3. What is the ABV?
   It is bottled at 47.5% ABV (95 proof).

4. How rare is this whisky?
   Production is very limited, making it a prized collector’s release.

5. What flavors can I expect?
   Rich dried fruits, chocolate, spice, and balanced peat smoke.