Highland Park has launched a new 15-year-old single malt whisky called Viking Heart, which won’t be a limited release but will become part of the brand’s portfolio. The bottling will be available in the upcoming weeks. The chosen bottle is a ceramic one, heavily embossed, and made in partnership with UK-based Wade Ceramics. The design was inspired by ancient earthenware vessels, which would have been used to store whisky a century or two ago at the distillery.
The new Highland Park Viking Heart has been matured in a high percentage of first-fill European-oak sherry-seasoned casks along with first-fill American-oak sherry-seasoned casks. The ABV is 44% (88 proof).
Gordon Motion, Highland Park Master Whisky Maker, stated “Our insistence on specially constructed sherry casks delivers a richness of flavor. Vanilla and citrus notes lead and combine with the unique fragrant peat and creamy mouthfeel synonymous with Highland Park. The hand selection of quality first-fill and refill casks for Highland Park 15 Year Old delivers a rich color which is 100% natural.”
Highland Park Viking Heart 15 Year will be available to purchase for an SRP of around $109 (£80) from specialist whisky retailers, and the brand’s online shop and distillery. US customers will need to wait until late October/early November to see it hits shelves.
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