Highland Park Heather Cask Strength Scotch Whisky 750mL

Highland Park Heather Cask Strength is a limited expression from Highland Park Distillery on Mainland Orkney — the distillery's signature heather peat, first-fill sherry-seasoned oak, and maritime Orcadian character presented at natural cask strength (63.6% ABV) from 100% Orkney peat-smoked barley, drawn from first-fill European and American sherry-seasoned oak casks alongside selected refill casks.

Highland Park is the most northerly whisky distillery on mainland Scotland, situated in Kirkwall on Orkney's main island. The distillery's distinctive character comes from its use of locally sourced Hobbister Moor heather peat — producing an aromatic, floral smoke fundamentally different from the coastal medicinal peat of Islay distilleries — combined with first-fill sherry cask maturation and the maritime influence of Orkney's coastal warehouses. At cask strength, every element of this combination is presented without dilution. Browse all Scotch whisky at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Bonfire smoke, vanilla pod, brandy butter, and aromatic heathered peat
• Palate: Charred marshmallow, macadamia nut, toasted oak, sherry richness, and peppery spice
• Finish: Long with vanilla sweetness, perfumed heather smoke, and warming spice

Specs

• Distillery: Highland Park, Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland
• Region: Islands
• Style: Cask Strength Orkney Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Barley: 100% Orkney peat-smoked
• Casks: First-fill European and American sherry-seasoned oak with selected refill casks
• ABV: 63.6% (127.2 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Highland Park's peat character different from Islay?

Highland Park uses heather peat from Hobbister Moor on Orkney rather than the coastal peat used by Islay distilleries. Heather peat produces a more aromatic, floral, and perfumed smoke character — gentler and more complex than the coastal medicinal iodine character of southern Islay. The difference is immediately apparent when comparing the two.

Should I add water to cask strength Highland Park?

At 63.6% ABV the expression is intense — a few drops of water are recommended for most drinkers. Water softens the proof and opens up more vanilla sweetness, creamy marshmallow, and dark fruit while calming the peppery heat.