Highland Park 15 Year Old Single Island Malt 54.9% 2008 Duncan Taylor – powerful and exclusive Orkney whisky

Highland Park 15 Year Old Single Island Malt Whisky from Duncan Taylor is a powerful and rare bottling from one of Scotland’s most legendary distilleries. The whisky was distilled in 2008 in Orkney and bottled in 2024 after 15 years of maturation. The result is an intense and characterful whisky with depth, warmth and a beautiful complexity.

This exclusive release comes from cask number 5040474 and is bottled in a very limited edition of just 97 bottles. This makes it a coveted bottle among collectors and whisky enthusiasts. Highland Park is known for its distinctive style where gentle smoke, honeyed sweetness and spicy notes blend together.

The whisky has been given an extra boost through a 4-month finish in a Sherry Octave cask. Octave casks are smaller casks that provide a more intense contact between whisky and wood. This adds deep color, extra aroma and a nice concentration of flavor.

This bottling is bottled at a cask strength of 54.9%, giving a rich and powerful flavor experience. This is a whisky with great intensity and lots of character. At the same time, it retains the elegant balance that Highland Park is known for.

This is a whisky for those who love powerful single malts with depth and complexity. It’s perfect for your collection or as a special dram for those moments when only something special is good enough.

Tasting notes

Aroma: Rich and aromatic with notes of dried fruit, dark honey, raisins and spices. Light smoke and oak add depth.

Flavor: Intense and powerful. Nuances of sherry, caramel, dried fruits and spicy oak emerge. The classic Highland Park smoke sits elegantly in the background.

Finish: Long and warm with notes of dark fruit, spice, light smoke and sweet oak.

The history of the house

Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Limited was founded in 1938 and is one of Scotland’s most respected independent bottlers today. The house is renowned for their ability to select and mature some of the most exciting casks from Scottish distilleries.

At Duncan Taylor, whiskies are often aged for many years before being considered for bottling. Each cask is individually selected and many releases are bottled in very small batches. The focus is always on natural whisky with maximum character and authenticity.

• Product name: Duncan Taylor Highland Park 15 Year Old
• Type: Single Island Malt Whisky
• Distillery: Highland Park
• Region: Iceland
• Age: 15 years
• Distilled: 2008
• Bottled: 2024
• Cask number: 5040474
• Finish: 4 months Sherry Octave finish
• Limited edition: 97 bottles
• Quantity: 70 cl
• alcohol content: 54.9%