Highland Park Wooden Box 30 yrs 700 ml
The ultimate crowning glory of Orkney craftsmanship. This rare, highly collectible vintage edition of the Highland Park 30 Year Old comes magnificently presented in its iconic, heavy bespoke Wooden Gift Box. Bottled at a preferred and commanding 48.1% ABV (700ml) from an older, legendary batch, this ultra-matured single malt represents three decades of slow interaction with premium sherry-seasoned oak and coastal Orcadian maritime air. It offers an immensely sophisticated profile of dark chocolate orange, rich toffee, and signature heather-infused peat smoke. An exceptionally rare investment piece—only 1 pristine unit available at WhiskyBoss.
R24,999.00
1 in stock
Additional information
| Weight | 5 kg |
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| Dimensions | 25 × 15 × 10 cm |
Three Decades of Orcadian Magic: The Prestige Wooden Box Legacy
Maturing Scotch whisky for thirty years is a delicate high-wire act, but this vintage release of the Highland Park 30 Year Old stands as an absolute masterpiece of balance. Distilled at the world’s most northerly major distillery in Kirkwall, Orkney, the liquid for this premium expression spent three decades resting undisturbed in a masterfully curated selection of refill European and American sherry-seasoned oak casks.
What distinguishes this specific release is its bottling strength of 48.1% ABV, a feature highly praised by connoisseurs for providing a more robust, impactful, and full-bodied texture compared to later, lower-proof iterations. Over its 30-year journey, the intense, maritime climate of the Orkney Islands has beautifully integrated Highland Park’s signature Hobbister Moor heather peat into the distillate. The peat smoke recedes into a elegant background player, allowing decades of rich wood sugars, old varnished oak character, and deep confectionery sweetness to step into the spotlight. Housed in its heavy, premium traditional wooden presentation chest, it is a magnificent cornerstone for any serious whisky portfolio.
Official Tasting Notes
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Nose: Incredibly dense, mature, and deeply aromatic. Rich waves of dark dried fruit marmalade, antique varnished oak, and sweet pipe tobacco mingle effortlessly with frosted chocolate cookies, ryp figs, maple syrup, and a delicate hint of coastal sea brine.
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Palate: Massive, oily, and intensely complex. An initial burst of dark chocolate orange, ryp berries, and rich toffee sweetness quickly evolves into a powerful mid-palate of espresso bean, old leather, roasted nuts, and warm Christmas spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove).
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Finish: Magnificently long, warming, and multidimensional. The rich fruitiness and deep wood tannins slowly recede, leaving behind a lingering, fragrant oakiness, dark cocoa nibs, and a faint, elegant dance of sweet heather peat smoke.
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