The Highland Park 54 Year Old is the oldest and most prestigious whisky ever released by the Orkney-based distillery. Distilled in 1968 and matured for over five decades, it is a rare and extraordinary single malt that celebrates Highland Park’s deep Norse heritage, extreme patience, and unwavering commitment to craftsmanship.
This whisky began its life in refill sherry butts and hogsheads, and after 40 years, a portion was transferred to first-fill European sherry butts for a final 14-year maturation. The result is a breathtakingly complex whisky—rich, smoky, sweet, and deeply oaked, housed in a hand-crafted Scandinavian-inspired decanter created by James Cropper and John Galvin.
Only 225 bottles exist globally, making it one of the rarest and most collectible Highland Park expressions in history.
Tasting Notes:
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Nose: Dried orchard fruit, antique oak, dark chocolate, cigar box, leather, and subtle peat smoke
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Palate: Silky and layered with notes of heather honey, gingerbread, dried citrus peel, walnut, and coastal spice
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Finish: Incredibly long, elegant, and warming, with balanced smoke, polished oak, and lingering sweetness
Vital Stats:
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Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Region: Orkney Islands, Scotland
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Age: 54 Years
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ABV: 46.9%
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Bottle Size: 700mL
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Cask Types: Refill sherry butts & hogsheads (40 years), finished in first-fill European oak sherry butts (14 years)
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Bottles Released: 225 worldwide
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Packaging: Hand-crafted glass vessel and bespoke wood display frame
FAQ:
Q: Is this the oldest Highland Park ever released?
A: Yes—the 54 Year Old is the oldest official distillery bottling, representing the pinnacle of Highland Park’s legacy.
Q: Is it peated?
A: Yes, but in the signature Highland Park style—subtle, floral peat smoke, not overpowering or medicinal.
Q: Is this for drinking or collecting?
A: Both—crafted to be sipped with reverence or displayed as a collector’s crown jewel.
Q: Is the packaging unique?
A: Absolutely. Each bottle is encased in a glass decanter with oak cradle and Norse-inspired design, reflecting the brand’s Viking roots.
Ideal For:
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Ultra-Rare Scotch Collectors
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Milestone Gifting & Legacy Pieces
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Luxury Spirits Auctions & Private Cellars
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Connoisseurs of Aged Whisky Mastery
