The distillery
Highland Park
Kirkwall, Islands, Scotland
Highland Park is a historic distillery founded in 1798 on the windswept Orkney Islands of Scotland. It is renowned for its balanced style, combining gentle peat smoke with rich honeyed malt, heather, and subtle maritime notes. Highland Park has maintained traditional production methods, including floor malting and small-batch distillation, which contribute to its distinctive character. Over the centuries, it has earned a reputation as one of Scotland’s most consistent and celebrated single malts, beloved by collectors and whisky enthusiasts worldwide. Its whiskies are often seen as a true expression of Orkney’s rugged, coastal terroir.