
Independent sommelier and consultant
Adelina Estate Introspect 2022
Australia, South Australia
96/100
Overall rating
3/5
Value for money
€37,35
€47,00
€49,00/pcs.
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Highland Park 12 Year Old is the distillery’s signature single malt, offering a distinctive balance of gentle peat smoke, heather honey, and sherried richness. Drawn from one of Scotland’s most northerly whisky regions, it reflects the character of Orkney in a style that has made Highland Park a modern classic.
Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a warm golden amber color. The nose brings sweet heather smoke, dried fruit, vanilla, and a subtle coastal character, with hints of spice and orange peel.
On the palate, it is remarkably balanced, combining soft peat, malt sweetness, honey, and sherry cask depth with notes of cinnamon, oak, and a touch of salinity. The finish is long, warming, and gently smoky, with good aging potential for a 12-year-old whisky, though it is already beautifully integrated and ready to enjoy now.
Production
Highland Park 12 Year Old is produced in Orkney, where the cool maritime climate and island terroir help shape its distinctive profile. The whisky traditionally combines locally peated malt with sherry-seasoned oak casks, creating the brand’s hallmark harmony of smoke and sweetness. Careful distillation and maturation in a coastal environment contribute to its rounded texture and layered complexity.
Food & Serving
This whisky is excellent served neat or with a splash of water to open up the aromatic smoke and spice. It pairs well with smoked salmon, mature cheddar, roasted nuts, dark chocolate, and lightly spiced desserts. Serve at room temperature, and decanting is not necessary.
Producer
Highland Park is one of Scotland’s most respected distilleries, founded in Orkney and known for maintaining traditional whisky-making methods. It has earned a strong reputation for producing single malts that combine gentle peat, sherry influence, and island character in a distinctive and widely admired style. The 12 Year Old remains one of its most iconic releases and a benchmark for the house style.
| Type | Whisky |
| Producer | Highland Park |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Islands |
| Grape | |
| Alcohol | 40.00% |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Food pairing |
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