This one celebrates the light. Inspired by the summer solstice on Orkney, where the sun barely sets, Highland Park The Light 17 Year Old is a tribute to clarity, brightness, and the beauty of oak done right. It’s the kind of dram that feels like sunrise in a glass: vivid, golden, and quietly powerful.

Highland Park The Light 17 Year Old 70cl
Brand: Highland Park | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 52.9% | Origin: Orkney Islands, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Bright and herbaceous with green apple, heather honey, and a touch of toasted cedar, like a walk through an Orkney garden at dawn.
Palate: Crisp and vibrant. Notes of pear, lemon zest, creamy vanilla, and soft nutmeg wrapped in gentle oak. A delicate balance of sweetness and spice.
Finish: Long and refreshing with lingering citrus and subtle smoke, like the last golden light fading over the horizon.

Production Details
Aged 17 years in refill American oak casks, this whisky avoids the heavy sherry influence Highland Park is known for, highlighting instead the elegance of natural oak and bright distillate character. Bottled at cask strength with no chill filtration, it’s pure Orkney craftsmanship, unfiltered and uncompromising.

Perfect For
Golden hour sipping. Ideal for warm evenings, rooftop conversations, and the kind of gatherings where every detail is intentional. It’s light but far from simple.

Expert Notes
Released as a limited edition sibling to The Dark, The Light received critical acclaim for showcasing Highland Park’s spirit in a new dimension. Described as “a breath of fresh sea air” by Whisky Advocate, it earned high marks for clarity, complexity, and originality.

Customer Reviews
“Unexpectedly bright for a Highland Park and I love it for that.”   Nina C., San Juan
“Clean, elegant, and quietly intense. This is what 17 years should taste like.”   Daniel T., QC
“The bottle’s stunning. The whisky’s better.”   Carlo J., Makati

Interesting Fact
The Norse-inspired glass bottle design features a serpent-dragon motif and runic script, symbolizing the eternal battle between light and dark, a nod to Highland Park’s Viking heritage.

Serving Suggestions
Serve neat and let it sit for 10 minutes, it opens up like sunlight through clouds. A splash of water amplifies the herbal brightness and soft oak spice. This one rewards your patience.

Distillery Background
Highland Park has distilled whisky in Orkney since 1798, making it one of Scotland’s northernmost distilleries. Known for blending gentle peat smoke with rich island character, their limited editions like The Light showcase not just tradition, but bold reinvention. This isn’t just a single malt, it’s a statement.