Highland Park Malt Whisky Distillery Scotland

Highland Park is welcoming visitors to the newly refurbished five star visitor centre at its Orkney distillery, the northernmost Scotch whisky distillery in the world. The revamped visitor centre brings to life the distillery, established in 1798, and its integral relationship with Orkney. Visitors can enjoy a dram at the bespoke tasting bar featuring Orkney dry-stone walling and traditional oak reclaimed from an original Highland Park washback, previously used for the fermentation stage of making the single malt. A new cask education area highlights the vital role of the exceptional sherry oak casks used to develop the distinctive richness and multi-dimensional complexity of the whisky. Those embarking on the Connoisseurs Tour will enjoy a more indepth experience, ending their visit in The Tasting Room with a tasting of the award winning malts in Highland Park?s portfolio including the 12 year old, 15 year old, 18 year old and 25 year old. It is an exceptional room for Highland Park fans as it showcases a selection of Highland Park bottlings, old and new, and features Orcadian-style interior design including hand-made Orkney furniture from local craft company Sui Generis Furniture. Visitors can view historic Highland Park memoirs, including a note from Sir Winston Churchill. During the Second World War, the HMS Royal Oak was sunk in Scapa Flow and Churchill visited the distillery. When offered a cup of tea upon arrival, he immediately stated his preference for a glass of Highland Park in his typically direct manner. The standard guided tour of Highland Park distillery costs £6 per adult while the connoisseur's tour is £35 per adult.