Highland Park Cask Strength Release No. 3 – A Wild Harmonious Experience from Orkney

A Powerful Whiskey with Exceptional Balance

Highland Park Cask Strength Release No. 3 is the third release in the distillery's coveted series, and once again Highland Park has outdone itself. This dram is not for beginners – but for the seasoned whisky connoisseur, an intense and profound experience awaits you like no other.

This bottle captures the essence of the wild nature of the Orkney Islands. Unfiltered and without the addition of water, the whisky is tapped directly from the cask with an alcohol percentage of 64.1%. The high alcohol content gives you the opportunity to adjust with water yourself – and thereby explore the many unique nuances and layers of the whisky.

Aroma and Taste

The scent opens with notes of smoldering peat smoke and lightly charred oak. The distinct smoke is balanced by sweet elements such as honey-glazed lemon and crushed anise. As the whisky hits the tongue, it reveals rich and rounded flavours of ripe mango, light heather honey and whipped vanilla cream. The aroma of violets and a bitter edge of pink grapefruit peel add depth, while a hint of freshly baked sponge cake leads to a complex and long finish with floral and smoky undertones.

A Masterful Combination of Dishes

Gordon Motion, Highland Park’s Master Whisky Maker, has chosen a combination of first-fill sherry casks of both American and European oak, with a smaller proportion of refill casks, which subtly round out the dominant notes. This adds depth without overpowering the natural expression of the smoky Orkney malt, which is present in a higher proportion in this release.

Soul and Tradition from Orkney

Highland Park has been making whisky in Kirkwall, Orkney since 1798, and each bottle bears the mark of the rugged nature and ancient traditions of the place. Release No. 3 combines the best of tradition and innovation – with respect, experience and a love of complexity.

Why choose Highland Park Cask Strength Release No. 3?

• Tapped directly from the barrel without water – maximum taste experience.
• Complex aroma and deep flavor, perfectly balanced by three types of oak barrels.
• Intense but balanced peat smoke – a fantastic dram for whisky lovers.
• Highland Park's expertise and proud craftsmanship since 1798.
• Opportunity to explore flavor nuances yourself by adjusting water.