Product Description

This is an Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured predominantly in Sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks. It uses Hobbister Moor peat, providing a heathery, floral smoke rather than medicinal Islay-style peat.

Style/Type

Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Company/Producer

Highland Park

Stated Age

12 Years

ABV

40% (Standard) – 43% (commonly found in Kolkata)

Available Sizes

750ml

Label

Classic bottle design with Viking-inspired branding

Market Positioning

Premium Island single malt with a balanced profile of honey sweetness and subtle peat

Distillery Location

Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland

Awards

Gold Medal, 2024 International Spirits Challenge

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Fresh heather honey, mixed spices, and light, aromatic peat smoke

• Palate: Full-bodied with notes of Seville oranges, fruitcake, and molten gold honey

• Finish: Long and spicy with lingering sweet and peppery smoke

• Balance/Complexity: Harmonious blend of Sherry-cask sweetness and heathery smoke

 Highland Park 12 Year Whisky Price in Kolkata

FAQs

• Is it very smoky?
  No, it has a gentle, floral smoke rather than the medicinal peat found in Islay whiskies.

• Why is it called “Viking Honour”?
  It honors Magnus Eunson, a Viking descendant and the distillery’s founder.

• How is it different from Macallan 12?
  Both use Sherry casks, but Highland Park includes peat smoke for a savoury edge.

• Is it a Highland or an Island malt?
  It is technically an Island malt (Orkney), though historically sometimes classified as Highland.

• What is the price in India?
  Kolkata: ₹4,200 – ₹5,500 (750ml); Duty-Free Kolkata: ₹5,800 (1L)

Signature Recipes/Serves

• The Viking Highball: 50ml Highland Park 12, soda water, orange twist

• The Orcadian Old Fashioned: 60ml whisky, 1 tsp honey syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, stirred over ice

• Smoky Ginger Mule: 50ml whisky, 150ml ginger beer, lime wedge

• The Blood & Sand: 25ml each Highland Park 12, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, orange juice

• Neat with a “Heather” Drop: 60ml neat, add 2 drops chilled water

Approximate prices for information only. We do not sell/encourage alcohol or target minors. Drink responsibly if legal. Not affiliated with any brand/retailer. Kolkata prices are state-set MRP/MSP; actual retail prices may vary.