On the windswept Orkney Islands, where sea mist rolls over ancient stones and Viking heritage runs deep, Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour was born. This isn’t a whisky that whispers, it carries the spirit of fierce landscapes and proud traditions. Inspired by Norse legends and island resilience, it’s crafted with reverence for both nature and myth. One sip, and you're walking among longships, firelit halls, and stormy coastlines.

Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour 70cl
Brand: Highland Park | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 40% | Origin: Orkney, Scotland | Vol.: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Fragrant and honeyed with notes of heather, smoky wood, and a salty breeze, like the aroma after rain on ancient stone.
Palate: Rich and balanced, with sweet malt, dried fruit, warm spices, and a delicate thread of peat smoke weaving through every sip. It feels both rugged and refined.
Finish: Lingering with soft spice, smoky oak, and a subtle citrus glow that fades slowly, like the sun setting over the North Sea.

Production Details:
Aged for 12 years in sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks, this whisky is made using Orkney’s unique peat, rich in heather, not moss, giving it a floral smokiness unlike any mainland Scotch. Every drop is shaped by the island’s wild climate and Viking-influenced spirit.

Perfect For:
Perfect by a crackling fire or shared in the open air during a cool evening gathering. Whether you're swapping stories or savoring solitude, it elevates the moment with depth and a hint of wildness.

Expert Notes:
Frequently praised for its complexity and balance, Viking Honour stands out as a gateway to peated whisky that doesn’t overpower. It has won numerous awards and is beloved for delivering robust character at an approachable level.

Customer Reviews:
"Smooth and smoky without being heavy, my go-to for cooler nights."
"A little wild, a little sweet. Highland Park always hits the right note."
"Love the balance, just enough peat to intrigue, but never too much."

Interesting Fact:
Highland Park uses a traditional floor malting process, one of the few distilleries in Scotland still doing it by hand, ensuring control and connection to every batch.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat to appreciate the interplay of smoke and sweetness, or with a drop of water to bring out more floral and citrus notes. It also shines in a smoky Old Fashioned twist.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1798 in Kirkwall, Highland Park has operated for over two centuries from one of the northernmost Scotch whisky distilleries in the world. Their Viking roots are more than branding, they’re embedded in local history, pride, and the rugged, elemental nature of Orkney that breathes through every bottle.