Highland Park Distillery

Highland Park is the most northerly single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Scotland, located in Kirkwall on Orkney. The distillery is renowned for its use of local Hobbister Moor peat – which imparts a distinctive heathery, floral smoke rather than the heavy peat of Islay – and for maintaining traditional floor maltings. The Viking heritage of Orkney is woven through the brand's identity.

History

Founded in 1798, Highland Park is said to have been established on the site used by Magnus Eunson, a notorious 18th-century smuggler and church officer. The name comes from the High Park area of Kirkwall. The distillery has been producing continuously for over two centuries and is now owned by the Edrington Group.

The whisky

Heathery, smoky and balanced with honey, dried fruit and a gentle peat smoke.

Signature expressions

• 12 Year Old Viking Honour
• 18 Year Old Viking Pride
• Cask Strength
• 25 Year Old
• 50 Year Old

Visiting Highland Park

Open year-round. Tours include the Magnus tour (standard) and premium Viking Soul experiences. Highland Park is one of the highlights of any Orkney trip and sits within walking distance of central Kirkwall.

Highlights

• Scotland's most northerly single malt distillery
• Traditional floor maltings using local Hobbister Moor peat
• Unique heathery peat smoke – not like Islay
• Viking heritage woven through the brand and tour experience

Private whisky tours including Highland Park

We can include Highland Park in a private whisky tour with a dedicated driver-guide and luxury Mercedes vehicle. Pick-up from your hotel, airport or cruise port.

Frequently asked questions

Can you visit Highland Park Distillery?

Open year-round. Tours include the Magnus tour (standard) and premium Viking Soul experiences. Highland Park is one of the highlights of any Orkney trip and sits within walking distance of central Kirkwall.

What whisky does Highland Park make?

Highland Park is a Island single malt known for: 12 Year Old Viking Honour, 18 Year Old Viking Pride, Cask Strength, 25 Year Old, 50 Year Old. Heathery, smoky and balanced with honey, dried fruit and a gentle peat smoke.

How do I get to Highland Park Distillery?

Highland Park Distillery is in Kirkwall, Orkney, Island. We offer private whisky tours that include Highland Park with door-to-door transport from Inverness, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen in a luxury Mercedes vehicle with a dedicated driver-guide.