There’s something mythical about this whisky and it’s no coincidence. Inspired by the frozen realms of Norse mythology, Highland Park 17 Year Old Ice Edition isn’t just a dram, it’s a saga in a bottle. Imagine opening a rare manuscript from the Viking age and finding liquid fire within, the first sip is exactly that. This isn’t just whisky; it’s a relic from the gods of ice and fire.

Highland Park 17 Year Old Ice Edition 70cl
Brand: Highland Park | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 53.9% | Origin: Orkney, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Like walking into a frost-kissed orchard at dawn, crisp green apples, cool vanilla pods, and a whisper of fresh pine resin rise from the glass. There’s a clean minerality that evokes melted glacial water running over ancient stones.
Palate: A full-bodied rush of citrus zest and creamy mangoes laced with light smoke. The mouthfeel is waxy, almost honeyed, like biting into a warm lemon tart beside a smouldering hearth.
Finish: Bold yet elegant, peppery spice unfolds slowly, with sweet oak and lingering peat smoke echoing like the last breath of winter.

Production Details
Matured predominantly in ex-bourbon casks, a rare move for Highland Park, this limited edition captures the purity of the north. Bottled at a fierce 53.9% ABV, it’s non-chill filtered to preserve its full character. The icy blue bottle design, shaped like a Norse temple, is a tribute to the mythic world of Jotunheim, the land of the frost giants.

Perfect For
A late-night fireside drink after a cold, rainy day. Best enjoyed with Norse mythology playing in the background and a heavy wool blanket draped over your shoulders. It’s the kind of dram you sip when you want something that feels ancient, mysterious, and completely unforgettable.

Expert Notes
Awarded Gold at the International Spirits Challenge, this release was celebrated not just for its flavour, but for how it captured the wild spirit of Orkney’s Viking heritage. Critics hailed it as a triumph of storytelling through liquid, calling it “one of Highland Park’s most evocative modern releases.”

Customer Reviews

“Bought this for the bottle, stayed for the whisky. It’s like winter and fire in perfect balance.”   Enzo D.
“Didn’t expect it to be this bold. Reminds me of hiking in Norway, clean, cold, and wild.”   Martin G.
“This isn’t your easy daily dram. This is the kind of whisky that demands your attention and rewards it.”   Karen M.

Interesting Fact
Only 30,000 bottles of the Ice Edition were ever released globally and its twin, the Fire Edition, completed the collectible set. The bottle is encased in a wooden cradle shaped like a Viking longhouse, making it one of the most visually striking packaging designs in recent whisky history.

Serving Suggestions
Pour it neat in a tulip glass and let it breathe, five to ten minutes opens up the tropical fruits and softens the heat. A drop of water tames the fire and brings out more creamy vanilla and stone fruit. Avoid ice, this whisky is the ice.

Distillery Background
Founded in 1798 in the windswept Orkney Islands, Highland Park is one of the most remote and revered distilleries in Scotland. Steeped in Viking lore, they craft their whiskies with a fierce devotion to tradition, using locally cut peat and sherry seasoned oak casks for aging. Their whiskies are not just distilled, they’re forged in elemental harmony.