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Experience the tale told by the tides with a swig of Talisker Storm Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Our 91.6 proof whisky starts out with a mellow yet rich sweet, malty taste ending in an explosion of spice. Distilled by the sea on the shores of the Isle of Skye in Scotland, centuries of local distilling tradition and the rugged environment are what makes our award-winning malt so exquisite. Intense and powerful, the flavour comes from the peat burned during the malting process and the rich vanilla imbued by the aging process. With a lasting smooth aftertaste, savour this spirit's sweet and spicy flavours served neat, or draw them out with a little water. Sitting amongst the Inner Hebridean Scottish Isles, Skye is rugged, windswept and a place of extremes. Our whisky captures the spirit of its island home perfectly. In 1825, Hugh MacAskill of Eigg acquired the Talisker House and along with his brother built what was to become one of the world’s most popular distilleries on the shore of Loch Harport. Now it is one of the oldest single malt Scotch whiskies made by the sea. Through fire, war and financial crises, this northern outpost has remained strong: producing consistently fine whiskies which, once tried, are rarely forgotten. Please drink responsibly.

Highland Park 12 Year Old is the flagship whisky from the celebrated Highland Park distillery, balancing legendary Orcadian peat with maturation in the finest sherry-seasoned oak casks. Vibrant aromas of creme brulee, fresh tangerine, charred peach, and smoked kindling. Flavors of heather honey, dried fruit, warm spice and salty sea smoke. A sultry finish of brown sugar and toasted nuts, with a hint of smoke. Regularly celebrated in spirits competitions and recommended by whisky reviewers for its uncompromising quality, Highland Park 12 Year Old is for any occasion that calls for a bottle of great whisky in hand. 96 points, Great Value, Tried & True Award - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2019 Gold Medal - The Fifty Best Single Malt Scotch Whisky 2018

Magnus celebrates Highland Park’s founder, Magnus Eunson, a butcher and church officer by day and bootlegger by night who set up his first illicit still over 220 years ago in an area known as the High Park in Kirkwall, Orkney. Magnus pairs the distillery’s legendary lightly peated style with maturation in carefully chosen American sherry oak casks for a beautifully layered character. Aromas of toasted cereal grain and preserved lemon balance a heathery plume of campfire smoke. On the palate, vanilla, citrus and chocolate lead to a smooth and gently smoky finish. Magnus was awarded a Gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Sip neat or use to add a smoky dimension to cocktail favorites. We recommend the Smoky Old Fashioned. Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2018

Jura 10 Year Single Malt Scotch whisky is crafted in exceptionally tall stills and initially matured in American white oak ex-Bourbon barrels for 10 years. The spirit is then further enhanced from a finishing in aged Oloroso Sherry casks from Jerez, Spain. Perfect to sip neat or great to make easy cocktails with, Jura 10 is a versatile whisky.

Like all CLASSIC MALT Distillers Editions, this Talisker has been double-matured in a second cask after the original maturation period (in this case in an Amoroso Sherry cask). The experience is older, sweeter and richer than the regular bottlings. This Edition has a very special bitter-sweet harmony where the peat softens on the palate to a rich, sweet, juicy fruit finish.

A special release of Highland Park in tribute to distillery founder Magnus Eunson, crafted from only first-fill sherry-seasoned oak casks. An exploration of the rich, cacao, toffee and dense fruit spectrum of the Highland Park range. Complex layers of dark chocolate, ripe fig, and aromatic smoke deliver a rich and decadent taste experience. Named ‘The Best Spirit’ of the year by America’s foremost expert on distilled spirits, F. Paul Pacult upon its debut. A must-try if you can find one of the rare remaining bottles. "The Best Spirit that I’ve Tasted All Year. Five stars." - F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal 2014 97 points & Finalist - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2016

This 16 year old from the Isle of Jura was a bronze medal winner at the 2004 International Wine and Spirits Competition. Nose: Fragrant, slightly floral cereal, some minerality at first, becoming increasingly creamy with a hint of orange. Mixed nuts, redcurrant, green apple and finally dark chocolate and spice. Palate: Oily and resinous with sweet tobacco, mixed nuts, clove, milk chocolate and violet. Rich and round. Finish: Drying, fragrant oak. After a few sips some chocolate lingers too. Overall: The whisky of choice for the Isle of Jura's 200 or so inhabitants.

The nosing passes find scents of sea breeze, kippers, brine, leather, barley malt, light oakiness and tannin. Palate entry is dry at first then opens up with succulent tastes of smoked trout, green peppercorn and sea salt; midpalate is oily, salty, oaky sweet with some bitterness to balance the sweetness. Ends lean, sweet and delicious.

We take great pride in all of our whisky, but occasionally James MacTaggart, our Distillery Manager, discovers a cask that truly stands out as the finest example of the Distillers art and oak cask in perfect harmony. The influence of the cask on the final character of whisky is widely acknowledged and one of the key aspects of his job is to determine when the right balance between the spirit and the wood has been achieved. Only the most exceptional examples of our Single Malt are approved for bottling as our Premium Cask Selection.

A special edition of Highland Park created to explore the similarities between making whisky and making music, 17 year old Full Volume illustrates the fine skills and decades long expertise of Highland Park Master Whisky Maker, Gordon Motion. Like a musician, Gordon must ensure every individual flavor note finds its perfect place in each expertly harmonized finished whisky he creates. To craft this special edition, Gordon used only American Oak ex-bourbon casks from 1999. The resulting whisky is layered with notes of creamy vanilla, fresh pineapple and sweet citrus balanced by Highland Park’s characteristic smokiness. Highly recommended with a four star rating by the Spirits Journal. Certified kosher. Four Stars & Highly Recommended - F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal 2017 92 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2018

Soren Solkaer 26 Years of Photography is a limited edition 26 year old single malt Scotch whisky created by Highland Park to celebrate the 26 year career of Danish photographer, Soren Solkaer. This special release has been handcrafted from a combination of sherry-seasoned American oak casks, first-fill Bourbon casks and refill casks, all carefully selected by Master Whisky Maker, Gordon Motion for their exceptional depth and flavor. Rich, spicy and gently smoky, this whisky delivers notes of cloves, cardamom and raisins, overlaid with the distillery's signature aromatic peat smoke. The finish is long and lingering. A very limited release of just 1,206 bottles worldwide, the sleek black bottle is accompanied by an exclusive 160 page photography book packaged in a bespoke leather embossed box inspired by an old-fashioned camera. Rare and collectable.

The fourth and final installment in Highland Park’s sold-out Valhalla series, Odin is a single malt Scotch whisky worthy of its namesake, the formidable and commanding ruler of Asgard. Aged for 16 years in a combination of first-fill sherry casks and refill hogsheads, then bottled at cask strength. A powerful whisky with an intense complexity, packed with notes of red fruits, dark chocolate, honeycomb and aromatic peat smoke.

The oldest and rarest expression in the Orcadian vintage series, Highland Park 1964 is a marriage of just two casks hand-selected for their exceptional character, and bottled in 2009 after 45 years maturation. A legendary release of just 290 bottles, this single malt Scotch whisky has a nose of toasted oak, toffee and dried strawberries, a rich palate with toasted vanilla pods and crushed black pepper, and a long and spicy finish. The 1964 Vintage has been bottled in bespoke black glass created by acclaimed glass specialist Stölzle Flaconnage. The handcrafted outer oak wooden box is finished with a silver amulet created by Orkney-based jeweler, Aurora.

In a secluded spot in Aberdeenshire, nestled in the rolling East Highland hills, you’ll find The GlenDronach Distillery, one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries. The GlenDronach Distillery is famous for producing richly sherried single malt whiskies of inimitable and individual character.

Highland Park Valkyrie is a celebration of the legend of the Valkyries in Norse mythology. A powerful single malt with a rich complexity, Valkyrie dials up the smokiness of Highland Park, to reveal the peatier side of the distillery. The whisky opens with aromas of smoked salt, tart dried peach, and fresh-baked dense-grain breads. On the palate, powerful flavors of stone fruit, baking spice, and delicate sweets are woven with a smoky interplay that carries through to a long, complex finish. Awarded the Chairman's Trophy and a score of 99/100 upon release, this is another legendary limited release from the Highland Park distillery. Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2018 Chairman’s Trophy & 99 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2017

An exquisite 40 Year Old whisky bursting with flavors of caramelized pineapple and citrus, wrapped in Highland Park's signature aromatic smokiness and heather honey sweetness. Rich, vibrant, and extremely well-balanced, this vintage has been bottled in distinctive and rare black glass created by acclaimed glass specialist Stölzle Flaconnage. The handcrafted outer oak wooden box is finished with a silver amulet created by Orkney-based jeweler, Aurora.

Unrepeatable single cask release from Highland Park available exclusively in California. This whisky has been matured for 13 years in cask no. 1107, an exceptional refill sherry hogshead and bottled at cask strength and natural color. Limited to just 262 bottles and available only at select retailers in California.

Inspired by the mighty Thor, the most legendary of the Norse Gods, this whisky was the first release in Highland Park’s four-part Valhalla series. Increasingly hard to find, this 16 Year Old edition delivers powerful smoky notes reminiscent of Thor’s Hammer smashing against the Orkney Mountains of Hoy, carving the great wall of stone. The underlying sweet notes are inspired by Thor's inner strength and show that beyond his exterior warrior façade, there is still the caring, humble god that makes him a much loved legend.

In the mid-1960s Gordon & MacPhail took the unprecedented step of launching a range of single malts under the brand name ‘Connoisseurs Choice’. Until this time, many of the whiskies the range featured would not have been available as single malt. Today, 'Connoisseurs Choice' retains this exclusive nature with a range of rare and sought after single malts from distilleries throughout Scotland.

Situated in the Orkney archipelago in Northern Scotland, Highland Park Distillery was founded in 1798 by Magnus Eunson. The name of the distillery is derived not from the region of Scotland known as The Highlands "” the Orkney islands are not a part of The Highlands "” but rather from the region known as High Park, where the distillery was founded.

The 1971 Vintage is a rare release of just 657 bottles, crafted from a small selection of extraordinary casks laid down in 1971 and bottled 40 years later. Decadent notes of dark chocolate, mango, marzipan and cloves are perfectly balanced by Highland Park’s subtle aromatic smokiness and culminate in long, gently spicy finish. The 1976 Vintage has been bottled in bespoke black glass created by acclaimed glass specialist Stölzle Flaconnage. The handcrafted outer oak wooden box is finished with a silver amulet created by Orkney-based jeweler, Aurora.

The nose is quite clean and fresh. There is a mixed fruity sweetness with a spicy character. The peat and smoke rise with notes of perfume and thick oak. Hints of Calvados and a touch of acidity with ground ginger. The palate is thick and rich and full-bodied. Notes of spicy, peppery oak, espresso beans and wood smoke. A little allspice creeps in, there is a certain zesty character lurking somewhere. The spice builds and builds with utter intent. The finish is long and with peppery oak.

Unrepeatable single cask release from Highland Park hand selected by the whisky experts at Spec's. This whisky has been matured for 12 years in cask no. 5965, a first-fill European oak sherry hogshead and bottled at cask strength and natural color. Limited to just 298 bottles and available only at select Spec's locations in Texas.

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Unrepeatable single cask release from Highland Park created exclusively for Northern California. This whisky has been matured for 10 years in cask no. 7775, an exceptional refill sherry hogshead and bottled at cask strength and natural color. Limited to just 304 bottles and available only at select retailers in California.

A product of a hand-selection of extraordinary casks, the Vintage 1976 was bottled in 2011, yielding just 893 bottles. Matured for 35 years, this elegant single malt is an intriguingly light and fruity expression of Highland Park, perfectly balanced with notes of fresh marzipan, toasted coconut, honeyed almonds, and wisp of aromatic smoke. The 1976 Vintage has been bottled in bespoke black glass created by acclaimed glass specialist Stölzle Flaconnage. The handcrafted outer oak wooden box is finished with a silver amulet created by Orkney-based jeweler, Aurora.

Jura 10 Year Old. A whisky only Jura could make, born of our Island and still produced today in a bottle originally shaped to withstand the roughest of journeys from our home. Crafted in unusually tall stills, matured in the fresh sea air and American white oak ex-bourbon barrels and finished in the finest aged Oloroso Sherry butts – it’s the perfect marriage of Highland and Island styles.

Unrepeatable single cask release from Highland Park available exclusively in New York. This whisky has been matured for 13 years in cask no. 3002, a first-fill American oak sherry puncheon and bottled at cask strength and natural color. Limited to just 583 bottles and available only at select retailers in New York City.

Special single cask release from Highland Park hand selected by the whisky experts at Twin Liquors. This whisky has been matured for 10 years in cask no. 7776, an exceptional refill sherry hogshead and bottled at cask strength and natural color. Limited to just 316 bottles and available only at select Twin Liquors locations in Texas.

Unrepeatable single cask release from Highland Park available exclusively in Colorado. This whisky has been matured for 13 years in cask no. 6501, a refill sherry butt and bottled at cask strength and natural color. Limited to just 559 bottles and available only at select retailers in Colorado.