Collectors Whisky - Black Bull 40 year old Batch No. 1 Deluxe Blended Scotch Whisky

 The 1st Batch of Black Bull 40 year old whisky bottled in November 2009.

Single Malt 90% Single Grain 10%

The spirit in this very first bottling of Black Bull 40 contains whiskies ranging from 40 to 44 years old from the following distilleries :
Bunnahahbhain
Glenfarclas
Glenlivet
Glenburgie
Highland Park Miltonduff Springbank Tamdhu and Invergordon.

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Dram of the day: HIGHLAND PARK THOR SCOTCH WHISKY 16 YEAR OLD 52.1% 70CL

The main reason I chose this scotch whisky to be the dram of the day is because of its aesthetic and for that reason it would make a great present - Mother's day gift? You know she won't want to drink it anyway, so in affect you are actually just treating yourself - you know you want to.

Thor is the first bottling in The Valhalla Collection a new range of whiskies from the Highland Park Distillery.

Aged 16 years and bottled at full Cask Strength of 52.1% !! 

Let me know what you think.  . .

It is presented in a beautifully designed wooden frame.

Highland Park Brings The Mighty Thor

DIRECT FROM THE GATES OF VALHALLA.

Mighty Thor remains one of the most renowned of all the Norse gods. A powerful and
brooding figure, it is said that using his hammer, Thor could carve valleys out of mountains
and that his enemies would quake in terror at the thunderous sound the weapon created.
Son of Odin, the ruler of Asgard, Thor was avidly worshipped by Viking warriors as the

defender of mankind and gods alike.

In honour of this great warrior and in celebration of its own unwavering Norse heritage, Highland Park has released Thor. This stunning 16 year old single malt is believed to be the first whisky ever designed specifically around an individual’s character.

With a natural strength like its namesake, drawing influence from the environment unique to Orkney, Thor is a truly elemental spirit. Distilled where sea turns to ocean, it represents a meeting point of nature’s
forces, exuding a dynamic and bold character on the surface, but with an unexpected softer side at its heart.

Thor represents the first coming for Highland Park’s stunning Valhalla Collection; a range of four unique whiskies, released annually, taking inspiration from the legendary Nordic gods of old. Not for the faint hearted, only those brave enough to accept the challenge of Thor
shall be rewarded with the ultimate experience; a whisky of divine power.

Bottled at a robust 52.1% abv this limited edition whisky comes housed in a unique wooden
frame, which echoes the fearsome contours of a traditional Viking long ship.

Gerry Tosh, Global Marketing Manager, stated, “Building on the success of The Magnus Series,
we wanted to create an exciting new range which offers Highland Park fans something both
affordable AND collectable.  This is no ordinary whisky and as we wanted it to truly reflect
Thor’s character you will find some of the classic Highland Park aromas in there; it has a
sweetness and a subtlety, but it will also surprise you with a little bit more smoke and
dryness and there definitely is a lightning strike on your palate also.”  The Valhalla Collection is about more than great whisky, it gives an insight to the very being of the brand, its inspiration and raison d’etre.

We’ve put Thor first, as he is such a mighty character and deserves his rightful place at the
very forefront of this range. Everything about this whisky bellows  power; this is quite
honestly a true whisky of the gods.”

Highland Park Thor -16 years old - 52.1% Tasting Notes:

Appearance: Rich amber, with an iron ore glow

Nose:    Concentrated and forceful, with an explosion of aromatic smoke,  pungent fresh
ginger, antique copper, stewed plums, and golden syrup. With water, earthy notes emerge,
like a garden after a heavy rain shower.

Palate: Thor’s high strength grabs the palate and refuses to let go.  Initially dry, with fiery
gingerbread then vanilla, blackberries, fresh mango, peach and hints of cinnamon. As its big
flavours swirl around the mouth, some softer, sweeter notes develop, giving Thor and
unexpected layer of complexity and depth.

Finish: The finish thunders on, leaving behind lingering notes of sweet vanilla and an intense
spiciness.

Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky Bicentenary 1977 Vintage Repatriation

International demand for this expression released in 1998 was on an unprecedented scale. Little wonder then that, no sooner had the bottling been launched, the entire release was sold out. To support this new release, some bottles were set aside for tasting and sampling. The Japanese allocation sold out with this reserved stock barely being touched. The existence of this forgotten cache only came to light in 2008. It was decided to repatriate the last 694 bottles of the Bicentenary 1977 Vintage, to celebrate its extended Japanese sabbatical and to offer the opportunity to enjoy this highly-prized and sought-after whisky to a new audience.

The Repatriation bottling comes in a bespoke oak box the embellishment of which follows classic Japanese graphic form. The front of the box features an outline of Japan as well as 1977 depicted in Japanese characters. The use of red as an extra colour is typically Japanese. The interior of the box features a design adapted from a traditional Japanese wave pattern. The design is embellished with Japanese characters that spell out the words Highland Park.

The bottle has then been wrapped by hand in specially printed Japanese washi paper, a reference to the wrapping paper which was the original inspiration of the French Impressionists, and the Japanese characters depict 1977.

ABV: 40%
Bottles produced:  694

Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Bicentenary 1977 Vintage Repatriation Tasting Notes

Appearance: Golden amber, liquid honey

Nose: Rich and sweet with a hint of smoky peat, picking up soft oak tones.

Palate: Medium to long, subtle oak with a hint of rich fruit cake.

Finish: Long, rich and deliciously complex,

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Highland Park 50 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

With only 275 bottles produced, this prestigious edition is set to become an exclusive collectors’ item.

 Each bottle is unique, encased in an intricate ‘net cage’ of hand-crafted ornate Sterling silver created by Scottish jewellery designer Maeve Gillies, who took inspiration from Orkney’s elemental forces.


Maeve’s bottle design celebrates Orkney: its seas, island life, wild elements, incredible natural light and the passage of time.


Highland Park 50 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 
Recommended Retail Price: £10,000.  
Strength: 44.8% alcohol by volume

Appearance: Clear and bright with burnished mahogany hues.

Aroma: Complex and multi-layered; cigar box and old tobacco pouch at first.  Slowly the emphasis moves to fruit and spices; cooked damsons, raisins and nutmeg are prevalent.

Taste: At full strength it is rich and spicy, with excellent tannins and notes of muscovado sugar to the fore, with hint of wax.  When reduced, orange peel, camphor and cloves emerge.

Aftertaste: Long and very spicy, slightly smoky remnants.

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Highland Park Single Malt Whisky 16 year old Calvados Finish

Orkney Island. Highland Park Scotch Whisky.

Alchemist Bottling Selected by Gordon Wright.

Bottled naturally. Not chill filtered. Caramel free.

Highland Park Single Malt Whisky 16 year old Calvados Finish Tasting notes :-

Colour: Rich golden colour.

Nose: Beautiful aromas of fresh green apples balanced by oak and seaside freshness.

Palate: Clean and dry mouthfeel with layers of creamy and velvety texture.

Flavours of malt and soft grains with a hint of peat.

Apple and vanilla are in balance giving a whole feeling of warmth.

Finishes long and clean with that Calvados edge.

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Highland Park Single Malt Whisky 11 year old 50%

Orkney Island.

Located on the southern edge of the town of Kirkwall Highland Park s the most northerly distillery in the Scotland.

The distillery still cuts its own peat, which it uses in its traditional floor malting of the barley on its premises.

Highland Park Single Malt Whisky 11 year old
Old Malt Cask. Bottled by Douglas Laing.
Distilled September 1996.Bottled June 2008.
333 bottles in total charged from a refill Hogshead Ref: 4442.

Highland Park Scotch Whisky Tasting notes :-

Nose : Fresh and sweet and citric with a hint of peat.

Palate : Starts fresh/salty/sweet - develops rich/smokey.

Finish : With orange rind, oak notes and dry ashes. (J)


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Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a Medium to Full Whisky

Dried Fruits - Citric Fruits - Sherry Influence - Honey and Malty

However the whisky can also be Medium Peated Whisky
- Fresh Peat - Gentle Smoke - Earthiness - Peppery.


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Highland Park 8 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Established 1790’s First Licensed in 1826 by Robert Borwick
Location Island region whisky from Orkney. On the southern edge of the town of Kirkwall
Water Source Local Springs

Island of Orkney. Scotch Whisky.
Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail
35CL, 1/2 BOTTLE SIZE

Highland Park 8 year old Tasting Notes...

Colour: Rich amber.

Neat without water

Nose: Soft fruits - peaches/mangos, heather/earthy notes and a touch of saltiness.

Palate: Rich, mulled fruits with a touch of smokiness.

With Water

Nose: Fruity (green apples), subtle sherry influence and touch of floral.

Palate: Sherry wood with smoky notes (charred oak). A vanilla sweetness emerges.

Body: Medium

Finish: Long with a delicate sweetness.

Cask Type: Refill Sherry Casks.

Whisky Style: Elegant malt with a rounded body. One for anytime of the day.

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Highland Park Single Malt Scotch Whisky 15 year old 40%

Orkney Island. Highland Park Scotch Whisky.

Established 1790’s First Licensed in 1826 by Robert Borwick

Location Island region whisky from Orkney. On the southern edge of the town of Kirkwall

Water Source Local Springs

Presentation maybe different to one shown.

Tasting notes...
Colour: Full golden, clear and bright

Nose: Aromatic smokiness with a hint of camphor

Palate: Rich, initially sweet developing into a dry smokiness

Finish: Rich, long medium sweet then medium dry.

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Highland Park 24 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Dewar Rattray Cask Collection

The quest for the ultimate dram

Is the ultimate dram a dream? Not for the fortunate few who discover their ideal.

Dewar Rattay aim to help them in their search by bottling every whisky in their cask collection at its natural cask strength and colour, without chill filtering.

One result of chill filtering is that in a cold temperature or introduction of ice or cold water the whisky may develop a slight haze, which will disappear at room temperature. The benefit is that the whisky will give a truer flavour, as the master distiller would want you to experience.

Highland Park 24 year old 1981 52.3% Dewar Rattray

Cask: No 6061. Distilled 17/09/81. Bottled 28/09/05
1 of 263 Natural colour un-chill filtered.

Colour: ~ Mild gold.
Nose: ~ Distinctive almond biscuit aroma with a zest.
Palate: ~ Defined peat and wood smoke. Fresh unique in character and style, A real Gem.

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