Is Highland Park Dark Origins discontinued?

Dark Origins is also discontinued. It had been the first No Age Statement expression in HP’s core range. Including a higher percentage of first-fill sherry casks made from European oak, some re-charred, this expression is smokier than other HP and has a more-savory character overall.

Which Highland Park whisky is the best?

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Is Highland Park 25 worth?

Out of 5, we rated it exceptionally at 4.39. Highland Park 25 (2016) ranks 2nd overall in Scotch. Costing $450, this spirit is expensive, but well worth the high price tag….Rating Details.

Element	Rating
Impressing Your Date	3.76
With a Cigar	2.94

Is Highland Park a good whisky?

There’s complexity, balance, and a nice progression from start to finish. Highland Park is one of the few Scotches where their “terroir” really does stand out with that earthy, heathery, well-integrated peat. Still one of my favorites, and at around $45-$55, still a very good value.

What happened to Highland Park Scotch?

The redesign leaves out Highland Park 15 year old—that whisky is being phased out of the line, along with Dark Origins. Both the 15 year old and Dark Origins were originally meant to be limited-edition expressions, but were so popular that they’ve lingered for much longer than intended.

Is Highland Park 15 discontinued?

Unfortunately, in 2017 Highland Park decided to discontinue the 15 year release. Buy it now (while you can find it). This is a unique expression of Highland Park that is worthy of any scotch drinker’s time. It will not disappoint.

What happened to Highland Park whisky?

The brand announced a new whisky called Valkyrie, featuring a higher proportion of peated whisky than the core 12 year old, that will launch in June. The redesign leaves out Highland Park 15 year old—that whisky is being phased out of the line, along with Dark Origins.

Does Highland Park add color?

This dance between heavily sherried wood and light Orcadian heather peat is what gives Highland Park its unique qualities. According to the website, all Highland Park whiskies have no coloring additives, although the core expressions are chill-filtered.

Is Highland Park 12 smoky?

The nose is fragrant and floral, with hints of heather and some spice. Smooth and honeyed on the palate, with citrus fruits, malt, and distinctive tones of wood smoke in the warm, lengthy, slightly peaty finish.

Is Highland Park an Islay whiskey?

Highland Park distillery is the northernmost single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Scotland, located in Kirkwall on the Orkney Islands….Highland Park distillery.

Region: Island
No. of stills	2 wash 2 spirit
Capacity	2,500,000 litres
Highland Park
Age(s)	(in years) 12, 15, 16 (duty-free), 18, 21, 25, 30, 40, 50

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