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Highland Park 1978 Vintage Collection 33 Year Old, Oak Cask, 2011, 47.8%
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Highland Park 1978 Vintage Collection 33 Year Old, Oak Cask, 2011, 47.8%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 27
Average Score
Avg 92
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Description

This Highland Park 1978 Vintage Collection is a 33-year-old single malt Scotch whisky, distilled in 1978 and bottled in 2011. It was crafted exclusively for Global Travel Retail and is the sixth release in the Vintage Collection series. The packaging is inspired by the Norse influence on Orkney, featuring a beast's head woodcarving. It is presented in a beautiful oak box and is noted for its complex flavors and quality.

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 10, 2026SGD 1,291.62
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Region
Island
Age
33 Years
Vintage
1978
Bottled
2011
ABV
47.8%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Highland Park
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Max McFarlane
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Natural cork stopper
Presentation
Wooden box
Series highlights
Vintage Collection, sixth release in the range
Historical context
Viking heritage
Special release
Global Travel Retail Exclusive
Allocation
Global Travel Retail
Nose
Spicy cedar wood, camphor, faint tropical fruit, lemon zest, cloudy honey, hints of ripe melon.
Palate
Rich and spicy, sweet marinated stem ginger, cinnamon, maple wood oak, maple syrup, toasted wood, hints of jasmine.
Finish
Dry and woody notes balanced by delicate honey sweetness, floral notes, lingering spiciness, oak, white pepper, warm spices, leather, raw almonds.
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