The Highland Park 18yo Viking Pride is a highly acclaimed and consistently excellent single malt whisky, first released in 2017 with a new etched bottle design. It has been named "Best Spirit in the World" by F Paul Pacult of the Spirit Journal, who praised its harmony, lack of rough edges, and perfect balance of flavors. The whisky is matured for 18 years in former sherry casks and has received numerous awards, including multiple gold medals and high scores at international spirit competitions.
Highland Park Distillery, founded in 1798, is one of the oldest operating distilleries in Scotland. It is located on the Orkney Islands, which provide an ideal climate for whisky production with a moderate temperature range and abundant wind and rain. The distillery's traditional five keystones of production, honored for over 200 years, contribute to the intense balance of flavors found in the Viking Pride.
This whisky is characterized by its honey sweetness, hints of chocolate and cherries, and a subtle top note of aromatic peat smoke. It has been described as a perfect expression of harmony, complexity, and refinement, with a sophisticated blend of matured cherries, honey, and a whisper of salty sea breeze in the aromatic peat smoke.
This whisky is known for its honey sweetness, hints of chocolate and cherries, a subtle top note of aromatic peat smoke, and a sophisticated blend of matured cherries, honey, and a whisper of salty sea breeze.
The whisky is matured for 18 years in former sherry casks.
It has received numerous awards, including multiple gold medals and high scores at international spirit competitions.
Highland Park Distillery is located on the Orkney Islands, Scotland.
The ABV is 43%.
The bottle size is 700 ml.
Sherry notes, oak, smoke, honey, vanilla
Honey, peatiness, candy, smoky, salty
Long and lingering
Overall, the Highland Park 18yo Viking Pride offers a complex and multifaceted flavor profile characterized by honeyed sweetness, smoky notes, and a touch of saltiness.
Reviewers have consistently praised Highland Park 18yo Viking Pride for its complex and sophisticated flavor profile. The whisky is noted for its beautifully integrated sherry and peat, balanced sweetness, and hints of spices, chocolate, and dried fruits. While some consider the marketing theme unnecessary, the majority agree that the quality of the whisky is exceptional, making it worth the experience despite its higher price point.
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