Highland Park Heather Smoke & Sherry – The Cooper's Choice (VM)

Orkney Single Malt – PX Sherry Finish – 56% – Limited Edition (306 bottles)

This Highland Park Heather Smoke & Sherry is a distinctive and characterful Orkney single malt, bottled by The Vintage Malt Whisky Co. as part of The Cooper's Choice range. A small, limited release of just 306 bottles , finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks and bottled at a robust 56% ABV .

Here, everything is geared towards power and intensity , without losing the typical Highland Park balance. The combination of heather smoke and dark PX sherry produces a whisky that is smoky, sweet, and spicy, with a remarkably deep structure.

Tasting notes

• Nose: heather smoke, raisins, figs, dark honey, leather and cloves

• Taste: Powerful and full, with sweet sherry notes, peat smoke, cocoa, orange peel and warm spices

• Finish: Long, intense and warming, with lingering smoke and sherry sweetness

Specifications

• Region: Orkney

• Distillery: Highland Park

• Bottler: The Vintage Malt Whiskey Co.

• Series: The Cooper's Choice

• Barrel: Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish

• Alcohol: 56%

• Edition: 306 bottles

• Content: 700 ml

• Bottling: 2023

Character & style

This is n't an entry-level Highland Park , nor is it a "safe" dram. This is a bold bottling for lovers of:

• Orkney smoke

• sherry influence with depth

• high alcohol percentages

• limited independent releases

Adding water isn't necessary, but it opens up extra layers for those who want to play.

Collection & investment perspective

Thanks to its small production run , high alcohol content , and continued demand for both Highland Park and Orkney whiskies, this is a serious collector's item . Not intended for quick purchases, but for enthusiasts seeking quality and character—or those who want to preserve bottles in their original condition.