Company History

• Founded in 1798 by Magnus Eunson in Kirkwall, Orkney. Official license to distill in 1826.
• The name does not come from the Scottish Highlands, but from an area called "High Park".
• In 1937 the distillery was sold to James Grant & Sons; in 1979 The Edrington Group acquired the distillery.
• The 225th anniversary was celebrated in 2023 with the release of a 54-year-old single malt.

Production Details

• Located in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands; the northernmost single malt distillery.
• Capacity: about 2.5 million litres per year; 2 wash stills and 2 spirit stills.
• Production follows traditional methods and uses locally peat-smoked malt with a higher proportion of heather.
• Maturation takes place primarily in sherry casks of American or European oak from Spanish Oloroso producers.

Whisky Products

• Classic Collection: Highland Park 12, 15, 18, 21 (2024 release), 25 (2023 release), 54-Year-Old.
• Special Editions: Highland Park Cask Strength Release No. 5; Single Cask Series: Cask No. 1494.
• In 2025, offered a 30-Year-Old and a 40-Year-Old on the official website.
• Travel exclusives: Land of Orkney (14 years), Sea of Orkney (16 years), Sky of Orkney (18 years); formerly Spirits of the Bear (no age statement), Loyalty of the Wolf (14 years), Wings of the Eagle (16 years).

Tasting Notes

• Characteristics: a balanced combination of light to medium smoke from local peat with heather, dark fruit and sweetness from sherry casks, along with spicy notes and a full body.

Events and News

• Robust awards and recognition over the years: numerous accolades and top placements in spirits competitions.
• Releases and travel exclusives under names such as Land of Orkney, Sea of Orkney and Sky of Orkney, as well as former series such as Spirit of the Bear, Loyalty of the Wolf and Wings of the Eagle.
• Long-term news streams through the company's official channels (website and press).

Philosophy and Values

• Focus on quality and craftsmanship through long maturation and the use of specially selected casks.
• Strong emphasis on regional raw materials (local peat with heather) and fidelity to traditional distillation practices.
• Commitment to producing iconic, balanced whiskies that reflect the character and history of the Orkney Islands.