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Highland Park

12 Year Old - Pre 2017 Whisky

Name: Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017 70cl Whisky
Brand: Highland Park
SKU: 2402
Price: 79.99 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4 (204 reviews)

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Single Malt Scotch Whisky40%

The entry level bottling from Scotland's most northerly distillery, Highland Park, aged for 12 years. This is an older design, before the Highland Park range underwent a rebrand in 2017, and another in 2024. A fab find for a retro collection. These bottles were part of a private collection - if you'd like more detailed photos just get in touch!

Customer Rating

“A great whisky. Beautifully balanced with a sweetness and spiciness that lasts. Love the old bottling. ”

Master of Malt Customer

Description

Style

Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Region

Country

Distillery/Brand

Age

Dimensions

W:10.3cm x H:26.9cm x D:7.8cm

Weight

1.41kg

Allergy information

This product does not contain any notifiable allergens.

Customer Rating

4.0

204 reviews

5 Stars112

4 Stars55

3 Stars10

2 Stars16

1 Star11

Reviews for Highland Park 12 Year Old - Pre 2017

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Great all-rounder (43% USA bottling)

Touches most every flavor profile of scotch regions in some way or another. I like it straight or with a 1/2 tsp of water in a skinny dram, but it will take more (if you like to moderate the slight alcohol bite and wood smoke) without wrecking it, actually bringing a sweet and floral character to the front; very versatile at 43%. If you've been interested in the Bunnahabhain Toiteach but shudder at the price, the Toiteach with a tiny splash is very similar to this HP12, excepting the slightly briny note of the Bunna. HP labels are hard to see through the bottle but appears to be batch L0263R L4 22/07 10:46.

Master of Malt Customer Feb 7, 2014

Good Starter

This is a great entry level whisky and fairly smooth for something made in as harsh surroundings as Orkney. It has a bit of body and a low smokey, spicy finish that lasts nicely. Great value and of course it goes without saying there are better bottles about, but many will cost you more. If you like this, it will be a nice stepping stone to some of the more characteristic island whiskies.

Master of Malt Customer Jan 17, 2014

Silver surfer

Usually sticking to the common blends, this malt was a gift, unfortuneately my pension does not run to be able to afford this 12 but I would highly recommend it.

Master of Malt Customer Jan 17, 2014

Excellent

First time trying HP 12 and was not disappointed in any way. If your reading these reviews don't bother listening to the negative comments. This scotch has a smooth taste to start and warm enjoyable aftertaste. Highly recommend.

Master of Malt Customer Jan 12, 2014

Not as good as I expected

After reading the reviews, I thought I'd give this a try. Nothing worth shouting about. Average at best. Stick to Glenfarclas.

Master of Malt Customer Dec 27, 2013