Highland Park 14 Years Old Mjolner Australian Exclusive Single Malt Whisky (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 56.5%           Age: No Age Statement          Country: Scotland

Welcome to Scotland’s most northerly distillery situated on Orkney a large Island of the coast of northern Scotland. In the 18th century an infamous smuggler called Magnus Eunson operated an illicit distillery. When Magnus was caught one of the men who captured him was excise officer John Robertson who took over the running of the distillery in 1816.The distillery was founded in the 1790’s so this makes it one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland. Every part of production here was done by hand and even today Highland Park still take time and hardwork by producing malted barley with tradition floor maltings. Highland Park is now owned by the Edrington Group and William Grant & Sons, it produces 2,500,000 litres of whisky annually. The distillery now has a very good visitors centre which was awarded 5 stars as a recognised attraction.

Available exclusively in the Australian market only. This 14 year old cask strength was created by the Edrington Group for the Australian cocktail bar Mjolner. Matured in first-fill Sherry seasoned European Oak casks, first-fill Sherry seasoned American oak casks and refill casks. Only 1731 bottles were produced.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Rum soaked raisins, stewed figs, smoke, charred pineapple, salted butter, honey sweetness.

Palate: Toffee sweetness, spice, stewed dark fruits, poached pears and hints of vanilla.

Finish: Toasted oak, clove, cinnamon and nutmeg, delicate smoke.