Highland Park 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Highland Park 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky — Viking Honour — is the classic entry point to Orkney's most famous distillery, aged 12 years and bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV), and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

Made at the Kirkwall distillery founded in 1798, Highland Park 12 is matured in sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks with some bourbon oak, in the cool, temperate climate of the Orkney Islands. It is built on Highland Park's five traditional keystones — Orcadian peat from Hobbister Moor, hand-turned floor maltings, sherry-seasoned oak, cool island maturation and long harmonisation — balancing sherry sweetness, spice and gentle smoke in a way that has made it one of the world's most decorated 12-year-olds.

Tasting notes (official/retailer consensus): creamy vanilla, fresh citrus and floral heather-honey on the nose; honey, dried fruit, cinnamon and light aromatic peat smoke on the palate; a smooth, lingering finish of sweet malt and gentle smoke.

Why buy Highland Park 12? Because it is the definitive gateway to sherry-matured single malt — approachable, endlessly balanced, and peerless value among 12-year-olds. Explore the whisky collection, the Highland Park brand collection, and all spirits.

Serving note: a superb all-rounder — neat for full flavour, on the rocks in the evening, or as the backbone of a Rob Roy.

What is the ABV? 86 proof (43% ABV), 750mL, aged 12 years.

What casks are used? Sherry-seasoned European and American oak, plus some bourbon oak.

Is it peated? Lightly — subtle aromatic peat smoke in Highland Park's house style.

How does it compare to the 18 Year? The 12 is brighter and more citrus-forward; the 18 is richer, deeper and dominated by first-fill sherry oak.