The expression that started it all for highland park. First introduced in 1979 the 12-year-old is at the very heart of our core range and demonstrates rich well balanced malty tones with the subtle floral smoke which makes highland park such a distinctive single malt whiskey. 40% abv tasting notes: eye: glowing amber. Nose: heather-honey sweetness peaty smokiness. Palate: rounded smoky sweetness full malt delivery. Finish: sweet and lingering with heathery notes and subtle smoke.