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Highland Park 15Yr Viking Heart - Item Code: 05268
Tasting Notes and Characteristics:
The first sip of Highland Park 15Yr Viking Heart wraps you in a warm embrace of heather honey, dried fruit, and gentle peat smoke, evoking the wild beauty of Orkney’s windswept shores. Crafted in Scotland with meticulous attention to tradition, this single malt whisky boasts an ABV of 44.00%, delivering a harmonious balance between rich sherry-cask sweetness and subtle aromatic spice. Its layered complexity shines alongside roasted lamb or smoked salmon, where notes of nutmeg and citrus zest dance with savory flavors for an unforgettable pairing experience.
Producer Information: Highland Park Distillery
Highland Park Distillery, established in 1798 on the windswept Orkney Islands of Scotland, draws deeply from its remote northern location to shape its distinctive single malt Scotch whiskies. Founded by Magnus Eunson, a local butcher and church officer with a reputation for illicit distilling, Highland Park has always embraced traditional methods such as floor malting and the use of locally cut peat rich in heather, imparting a subtle floral smokiness unique to Orkney. The distillery’s commitment to long maturation in sherry-seasoned oak casks further defines its balanced style. While Highland Park is celebrated for its core range of single malts like the 12 Year Old Viking Honour and limited-edition bottlings inspired by Norse heritage, it does not produce wines or other spirits outside the whisky category, focusing exclusively on crafting exceptional Scotch that reflects both place and tradition.
Ordering and Delivery Options for this Scotch Whiskey
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Store Address:
Broadway Liquor & Wine Warehouse
5790 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10463, United States.
Scotch whiskey, a distinguished spirit originating from Scotland, is primarily made from malted barley for single malts and grains for blended varieties. This iconic drink undergoes a meticulous distillation process using pot stills for single malts and column stills for grain whiskies, followed by an aging period of at least three years in oak casks, often previously used for bourbon or sherry. The result is a diverse range of flavors and aromas that reflect the unique characteristics of its regions of origin.
Single malt Scotch typically boasts rich and complex flavors with notes of fruit, spice, smoke, peat, and oak, while blended Scotch offers a smoother profile with balanced hints of caramel, vanilla, and light smoke. The texture can vary significantly—from smooth and creamy to rich and oily—depending on the style. Scotch whiskey is versatile in its consumption; it can be enjoyed neat or on the rocks and serves as a key ingredient in classic cocktails like the Rob Roy or Blood & Sand.
