Highland Park 15 YO Viking Heart

Highland Park 15 YO Viking Heart, 44 %

A rather new product from Highland Park on the test bench today. Released in 2021, this whisky comes in a white ceramic decanter.

Here is a snippet from the official product page:

“To create 15 Year Old Viking Heart, Gordon Motion, our Master Whisky Maker, selected predominantly sherry seasoned European oak casks to deliver warm, spicy notes and sherry seasoned American oak casks to provide a balance of sweet vanilla.”

You cannot buy this whisky in Norway yet, but it is available almost everywhere else at around 80 GBP.

Nose: Mild oaky spices. Chocolate. Vanilla. Toasted oak. A whiff of dunnage warehouse. With time hints of honey, cocoa nibs and white pepper. With further time more fruity and juicy notes; orchard fruits and red berries I think. And a hint of eucalyptus and mint.

Taste: Medium body. Oaky spices front and center. White pepper. Ginger. Sweet licorice. Somewhat dry in character.

Finish: Medium long finish. Drier still. More toasted oak and hints of peppery soot. Orchard fruits and honey towards the end. Nice landing.

Comment: A dry HP that sits well.

Score 87/100

Sláinte!
-Thomas