A dynamic and masterful example of Highland Park at its most accomplished, Thorfinn embraces all that is great in our revered single malt whisky. Intricately balanced, yet bold in its intentions; complex swathes of gentle peat smoke meet with wonderful notes of rich caramelised dried fruit, alongside an unctuous oakiness. Like its namesake, this is undoubtedly a whisky of supreme refinement and influence. The great chief Thorfinn, also known as ‘The Mighty’, was a man of much power and inspiration, at one stage controlling the whole of the Orkney Islands. Thorfinn is made from whisky matured in 100 % European (Spanish) oak. All sherry casks of course, and for Thorfinn more than 50 % are 1st fill sherry casks. After saving the people from the harsh rule inflicted by his brother Einar, Thorfinn is still celebrated for bringing change to the islands and his legacy lives on through this highly exclusive and exceptional release. Tasting Notes Colour: Dark russet, clear and bright Nose: Cedarwood, camphor, mango, coriander, spicy smokiness and vanilla pods Palate: Very complex, ginger root to the fore followed by smoked oak Finish: Complex lingering spiciness and smoke
Highland Park er fremstillet på verdens nordligste destilleri på de legendariske Orkney Øer. Highland Park opføres I 1798 på netop de øer, som efter sigende havde tilhørt en kendt whiskysmugler. Smugleren Magnus Eunson nød godt af en stærk position inden for kirken, og kunne derfor passe sin sidegeschæft i al uforstyrrethed. Hvem ville mon finde på at søge efter den forbudte vare under prædikestolen? Highland Parks unikke karakter skyldes den tørv, der anvendes som brændsel ved tørring af kornet. Netop denne tørv har i århundreder absorberet salte bølger, og afgiver et lyngagtigt anstrøg til whiskyen. Whiskyen lagres på egetræsfade i mindst 12 år. Lidt efter lidt modnes whiskyen og den fyrige smag mildnes og whiskyen opnår en usædvanlig blød karakter. En varsom og tidskrævende proces som garanterer, at denne whisky når sin perfektion. Michael Jackson, forfatter til mange kendte bøger om whisky beskriver Highland Park som "the greatest all-rounder in the world of malt whisky"
