SMWS 4.158 Sherbet Fountains And Rainbow Drops Highland Park 1999 70cl / 56.6%

A 1999 vintage whisky from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. This whisky was distilled at Highland Park on 15 October 1992, matured for 11 years, and bottled from a single cask at 56.6% ABV.

This is subtitled: Sherbet fountains and rainbow drops.

This one of 187 bottles.

The history of Highland Park distillery is shrouded in mystery, with even the identity of its founder being disputed. It was built on the remote island of Orkney in 1798, either by farmer David Robertson, or priest turned whisky smuggler Magnus Eunson. The first single malts were released in the 1970s, and the distillery has become known for its use of Orcadian peat to dry the barley (lighter than mainland or Islay peat), and sherry casks for maturation. Recent years have seen Highland Park pay homage to its island heritage, with releases named after local landmarks and Norse gods.

This SMWS 4.158 Sherbet Fountains And Rainbow Drops sold at our online auction for £115